George Clooney praises Jay Kelly co-star Adam Sandler, calls him 'soulful actor'

George Clooney and Adam Sandler co star in Jay Kelly

Hollywood actor George Clooney has recently shared the screen with actor and comedian Adam Sandler in the upcoming film, Jay Kelly. However, George reflected on his experience of working with Adam.

George praised Adam, calling him “not just a great comedian” but also a soulful actor.

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, George said, “I kept telling the cast, ‘Don’t call him Sand Man. Don’t talk to him like he’s just some goofy comedian.' He’s actually a really beautiful, wonderful actor.”

The actor added, “Because of what his paycheck is, which is doing big goofy comedies, when he does these other, beautiful, Uncut Gems kinds of movies, it reminds people of that. He’s not just a good comedian.”

The Oscar-winning actor also teased the film and said, “This film, more than any film Adam has done, shows what a beautiful, heartfelt, soulful actor he is.”

This marks the first time George and Adam have shared the screen space. The upcoming film is directed by Noah Baumbach. George headlines Jay Kelly in the title role.

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Written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, the film stars George as a world-famous movie star in his 60s who faces a personal reckoning when he travels to an Italian film festival to receive a tribute award. Laura Dern stars as Jay’s publicist, while Adam Sandler plays his manager.

Jay Kelly will be released in the US theatres on November 14. The upcoming coming-of-age comedy-drama will premiere on Netflix on December 5.