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Naomi Watts Backs Billy Crudup at Rain-Soaked Venice Premiere of Jay Kelly

Noah Baumbach's Netflix-backed drama is slated for theaters Nov. 14 before arriving on Netflix Dec. 5.

Overview

  • Watts joined her husband on Aug. 28 for the world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, where the pair shared affectionate moments on the red carpet.
  • Jay Kelly is directed by Noah Baumbach and features George Clooney, Billy Crudup, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern and others, with several cast members attending the screening.
  • People reports Clooney plays the title role, though other coverage names Crudup in that part, reflecting a current discrepancy in reporting.
  • Us Weekly says Crudup plays a character named Timothy, and People notes Sandler portrays the manager accompanying the lead character.
  • The couple, married since 2023, used the festival debut to spotlight Crudup's latest project ahead of its reported November theatrical and December streaming rollout.