Comedian and drama Noah Baumbach directed and co-wrote Jay Kelly (2025), a movie about two middle-aged friends, one of whom is the main character, Jay Kelly. They get back together for a crazy weekend full of funny mishaps and serious realizations.
A great group of actors, including Adam Sandler, Billy Crudup, Laura Dern, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Riley Keough, Emily Mortimer, Patrick Wilson and Louis Partridge, play important roles in the movie. George Clooney plays Jay Kelly. Jay Kelly is set for a theatrical release on November 14, followed by a Netflix premiere on December 5, 2025.
WHEN AND WHERE WAS JAY KELLY FILMED?
Production on Jay Kelly began in early spring 2024 and wrapped up by late spring 2024. Acclaimed Swedish cinematographer Linus Sandgren (known for La La Land) shot the film on 35mm, marking his first collaboration with Baumbach.
The movies were shot in many places around the world, such as New York City, London, and many beautiful parts of Italy, especially in Tuscany, Milan, and Caorso.
CAORSO, ITALY
The town of Caorso, located in the Emilia-Romagna region near Piacenza, served as one of the first filming locations for Jay Kelly. The area is famous for having Italy’s biggest nuclear power plant. It also has traditional trattorias, rustic charm and real Northern Italian architecture, which makes it a great place to show everyday life in the story. A report on intoscana.it says that filming started in Caorso, which is near Piacenza, and then moved to Tuscany.
TUSCANY, ITALY
One of the most beautiful and important places where Jay Kelly was filmed is Tuscany, in the central part of Italy, which is known for its rolling hills, medieval towns, and Renaissance charm. Together with the Toscana Film Commission, director Noah Baumbach chose Tuscany for its timeless beauty and cinematic appeal. Several important scenes in the movie take place there.
In May 2024, movies were shot all over Tuscany, but mostly between May 6 and May 30, in a number of towns and famous places. According to reports by intoscana.it, the production moved from Caorso to Val d’Orcia, shooting in towns such as:
Chianciano Terme – A spa town known for its wellness resorts and thermal springs.
Arezzo is an old city with a lot of Etruscan and Roman history. On May 17 and 18, a big scene was filmed in the historic Teatro Petrarca.
Montecatini Terme is a charming place known for its spa culture and art nouveau architecture.
Val d’Orcia is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its picture-postcard-perfect countryside.
Montalcino and San Quirico d’Orcia are both beautiful hill towns with buildings from the Middle Ages and vineyards.
Pienza is a town from the Renaissance that is known for its buildings and Pecorino cheese.
Devino Bistrot, Pienza
Devino Bistrot, a restaurant in Pienza, is a famous place where movies have been shot. Several cast members were in an intimate scene that took place here. In the 15th century—Pope Pius II planned Pienza to be a “ideal city.” The city itself gives the film a classic European feel.
Fans were also excited by sightings of George Clooney and Louis Partridge during the Tuscany shoot.
MILAN, ITALY
In May 2024, Jay Kelly filmed a key sequence at Milano Centrale Station, one of Europe’s largest and most architecturally stunning railway stations. The scene featured a retro green-and-white train and extras dressed in colorful 1990s-style outfits, hinting at a flashback scene. Milan has long been a favored filming destination, having appeared in major productions like House of Gucci (2021), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023).
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA
Some scenes were filmed in New York City, a frequent filming hub for Baumbach, known for its iconic urban settings. Though not many details have been revealed about the exact NYC locations, it’s expected that some of the emotionally grounded or transitional scenes will take place here, tying into the character development arc.
LONDON, ENGLAND, UK
The team also filmed in London, capturing the vibrant essence of the city. As with NYC, the specific spots have not been publicly listed, but given Baumbach’s style, expect subtle uses of London’s historic streets and possibly interior sets for character-driven dialogue.
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