Noah Baumbach’s comedy-drama Jay Kelly starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup and Riley Keough will make its UK premiere as this year’s Cunard Gala of the 69th BFI London Film Festival.
Jay Kelly, the new film from four-time Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach (The Squid And The Whale, Barbie, Marriage Story), follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler) as they embark on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. Along the way, both men are forced to confront the choices they’ve made, the relationships with their loved ones, and the legacies they’ll leave behind. Noah Baumbach and members of the cast are expected to attend the UK premiere.
Director of Jay Kelly, Noah Baumbach, said, “I’m thrilled and honored for Jay Kelly to be included in the BFI London Film Festival. We filmed, as well as edited, mixed, and recorded our score, here in London. Many of our amazing collaborators will be in attendance. It feels like a homecoming even for this New Yorker.”
The 69th BFI London Film Festival will run October 8th-19th, 2025; and Jay Kelly is released in cinemas on November 14th and Netflix on December 5th, 2025.
Kristy Matheson, BFI London Film Festival Director, said, “We are excited to welcome Noah Baumbach back to the festival whose previous titles White Noise, Marriage Story and The Meyerowitz Story have deeply moved and entertained LFF audiences. With Jay Kelly, Noah returns with his signature blend of emotional honesty and comedy in a film that cleverly explores fame, friendship and our eternal love affair with the silver screen.”
Watch the teaser trailer above for Jay Kelly.
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