The Hollywood icon says he was completely unprepared for one emotional Jay Kelly scene
Clooney sat down to film an awards scene—thinking it was routine—until something unexpected began to play.
Director Noah Baumbach secretly assembled a reel of Clooney’s real-life film career to capture
As part of the scene, Clooney’s character watches a tribute video
Clooney admits he had no idea the footage would include decades of his own career moments.
Co-star Adam Sandler also didn’t know about the reel
Clooney joked that he and Sandler held hands during the scene
Clooney laughed at seeing his old looks on screen, including mullets
Clips included ER, Ocean’s Eleven, Michael Clayton, Syriana, Up in the Air
The emotional moment comes near the end of Jay Kelly, as Clooney’s character finally accepts a lifetime honor.
The full scene—and Clooney’s genuine reaction—can be seen in Jay Kelly