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Clooney, Sandler Spotlight Friendship at AFI Fest Premiere of Baumbach’s 'Jay Kelly'

At AFI Fest in Los Angeles, George Clooney with co-star Adam Sandler spotlighted their long friendship ahead of the film's limited theatrical launch.

Overview

  • On the red carpet, Clooney said he is not interested in looking back on his past and contrasted his outlook with his character’s isolation and regret.
  • Sandler framed the movie’s takeaway as accepting past mistakes and striving to do better, reflecting its focus on family and the passage of time.
  • The film opens in select theaters on November 14 before debuting on Netflix on December 5.
  • Thursday’s Los Angeles event featured Baumbach and key Netflix executives as the film continues its awards-season run following an August world premiere at Venice.
  • Clooney and Sandler recounted their three-decade bond, shared Italy set stories and a joint birthday celebration, and praised castmates including Laura Dern and Riley Keough.