Jay Kelly
Jay Kelly, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous
movie 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 lifeâs regrets and notable glories.
A testament to Noah Baumbachâs singular vision and deeply human storytelling, this book traces the extraordinary creative journey behind Jay Kellyâa film made possible by the remarkable community of artists Baumbach assembled. Its pages contain the full screenplay thoughtfully interwoven with evocative film stills that guide readers through the emotional progression of the narrative. Through intimate interviews, co-writers Baumbach and Emily Mortimer open the door to the writerâs room, sharing the challenges, flashes of genius, and quiet revelations that shaped each draft, each character, each scene. The creative chorus expands through reflections from producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal, production designer Mark Tildesley, cinematographer Linus Sandgren, costume designer Jacqueline Durran, composer Nicholas Britell, and others who helped translate a vision into reality. Enriched with behind-the-scenes film photography and on- set moments, this movie coffee table book becomes more than a companion to the filmâit is a tribute to the art, labor, and wonder of making movies.
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Jay Kelly, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous
movie 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 lifeâs regrets and notable glories.
A testament to Noah Baumbachâs singular vision and deeply human storytelling, this book traces the extraordinary creative journey behind Jay Kellyâa film made possible by the remarkable community of artists Baumbach assembled. Its pages contain the full screenplay thoughtfully interwoven with evocative film stills that guide readers through the emotional progression of the narrative. Through intimate interviews, co-writers Baumbach and Emily Mortimer open the door to the writerâs room, sharing the challenges, flashes of genius, and quiet revelations that shaped each draft, each character, each scene. The creative chorus expands through reflections from producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal, production designer Mark Tildesley, cinematographer Linus Sandgren, costume designer Jacqueline Durran, composer Nicholas Britell, and others who helped translate a vision into reality. Enriched with behind-the-scenes film photography and on- set moments, this movie coffee table book becomes more than a companion to the filmâit is a tribute to the art, labor, and wonder of making movies.
