Jay Kelly

Jay Kelly, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famousmovie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery,confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron(Adam Sandler). Poignant and humor-filled, epic and intimate, Jay Kelly is pitched at the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories. A testament to Noah Baumbach’s singular vision and deeply human storytelling, thisbook traces the extraordinary creative journey behind Jay Kelly—a film made possibleby the remarkable community of artists Baumbach assembled. Its pages contain the fullscreenplay thoughtfully interwoven with evocative film stills that guide readers throughthe emotional progression of the narrative. Through intimate interviews, co-writersBaumbach and Emily Mortimer open the door to the writer’s room, sharing the challenges, flashes of genius, and quiet revelations that shaped each draft, each character, each scene. The creative