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George Clooney Cuts Venice Appearances After Falling Unwell Before 'Jay Kelly' Premiere

Festival reports say he was told to rest as a precaution ahead of today's scheduled press events.

Overview

  • Clooney shortened a planned press appointment and canceled remaining interviews in Venice after suddenly feeling unwell, festival PR told reporters.
  • He skipped a cast dinner and returned to his hotel, with industry reporting indicating the issue is not believed to be serious.
  • A press conference and the world premiere of Noah Baumbach's 'Jay Kelly' are still slated for later today, though his attendance was not confirmed in the latest reports.
  • Co-star Adam Sandler told BILD that Clooney was "really sick," underscoring the last‑minute nature of the change in plans.
  • The film features Clooney, Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup, with a limited theatrical rollout in mid-November ahead of a December 5 Netflix release.