George Clooney Recalls ‘Jay Kelly’ Personal Detail That Took Him & Adam Sandler By Surprise

[ad_1] With Jay Kelly, George Clooney skilled a little bit of artwork imitating life, because of the Netflix movie’s co-writer/director Noah Baumbach.

Discussing a scene through which his titular film star receives a lifetime achievement award in a packed theater after watching a reel of his onscreen profession, the 2x Oscar-winning actor mentioned he “was shocked” by Baumbach utilizing clips from Clooney’s personal filmography.

“Oh, it was a shock all proper. I used to be shocked,” mentioned Clooney on Leisure Weekly‘s Across the Desk, as co-star Adam Sandler added, “We had been each shocked. We felt issues that we didn’t count on to really feel.”

Clooney added, “We held arms. No, I didn’t know he was going to make use of kind of clips from my very own precise profession, which was a shock. And also you get to take a look at lots of dangerous haircuts over the… mullets.

“Don’t you chortle,” he quipped to Sandler. “You had a mullet.”

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Now obtainable to stream on Netflix, the movie follows well-known actor Jay Kelly (Clooney) as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He confronts each his previous and current, accompanied by his loyal supervisor Ron (Sandler). The movie blends poignant themes with humor, capturing the regrets amid the notable achievements of life.