WITH Jay Kelly, George Clooney experienced a bit of art imitating life thanks to Netflix film co-writer/director Noah Baumbach.
Discussing the scene in which his famous movie star receives a lifetime achievement award in a packed theater after watching a clip of his on-screen career, the two-time Oscar-winning actor said he was “surprised” that Baumbach used clips from Clooney's own filmography.
“Oh yeah, it was a surprise. I was surprised,” Clooney said on air. Entertainment Weekly's Around the tableas a co-star Adam Sandler added: “We were both surprised. We felt something we didn't expect to feel.”
Clooney added: “We were holding hands. No, I didn't know he was going to use some clips from my real career, which was a surprise. And you can see a lot of bad haircuts on top of the… mullet.”
“Don’t laugh,” he joked to Sandler. -You had a mullet.
George Clooney in the movie Jay Kelly
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The film, now available to stream on Netflix, follows celebrated actor Jay Kelly (Clooney) as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He faces his past and present, accompanied by his loyal manager Ron (Sandler). The film combines poignant themes with humor, reflecting regret against the backdrop of life's remarkable achievements.
