Overview

• Clooney leads Baumbach’s comedic drama Jay Kelly opposite Adam Sandler, with the world premiere set for Aug. 28 on the Lido.
• Julia Roberts is slated for her first Venice appearance with After the Hunt, scheduled for the following day.
• The AP notes Clooney’s Venice ties date to 1998’s Out of Sight and 2005’s Good Night, and Good Luck, which propelled key career recognition.
• He and Amal Clooney were married in Venice in 2014 at the Aman Grand Canal, reinforcing his high-profile connection to the city.
• Last year’s festival appearance featured Wolfs with Brad Pitt, where discussion focused on its limited theatrical release and Clooney’s New York Times op-ed about President Biden’s reelection bid.