Netflix's Hollywood A-list trio: George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and director Noah Baumbach, are teaming up for an upcoming coming-of-age film. According to industry insider, "Deadline," this untitled project will mark the first on-screen collaboration between Clooney and Sandler. The highly-anticipated film is also set to be directed by Baumbach, who enjoyed significant success with the blockbuster hit "Barbie."
Baumbach, along with his partner and "Barbie" co-director Greta Gerwig, and Emily Mortimer, penned the screenplay for this Netflix gem. Baumbach, Amy Pascal, and David Heyman are also rumored to be serving as producers of this Netflix production.
Details regarding the film's plot are still scarce. "Deadline" reveals that this coming-of-age film features comedic and emotional elements, and Netflix has yet to provide any official information about the project.
It's worth noting that Baumbach is currently under an exclusive contract with Netflix, following the direction of successful films such as "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" starring Adam Sandler, and "Marriage Story," which garnered six Oscar nominations.
- George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and Noah Baumbach are set to work together on an untitled coming-of-age film for Netflix.
- Responsibilities for the project include direction by Baumbach, screenwriting collaboration by Baumbach, Greta Gerwig, and Emily Mortimer, as well as production by Baumbach, Amy Pascal, and David Heyman.
- The upcoming film is described as a coming-of-age film with comedic and emotional elements, but Netflix has not yet released an official statement regarding the report.
- Baumbach is currently under an exclusive contract with Netflix, having brought significant success with previous productions such as "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" and "Marriage Story."
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While the official title and plot details are yet to emerge, the coming-of-age film directed by Noah Baumbach for Netflix is tentatively titled "Jay Kelly." Described as a "heartbreaking comedy," the film boasts an extraordinary cast that includes George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, and more.
Exact release details are unavailable as of now, but industry sources suggest that the film is scheduled to debut on Netflix in fall 2025.
