US EditionGeorge Clooney Suffers Sinus Infection, Misses Venice Press Events
George Clooney canceled his Venice Film Festival press conference due to a sinus infection, with co-stars and director representing him; the film is slated for Netflix release in December.
- George Clooney, 64, missed the Venice press conference for Jay Kelly on Thursday, Aug. 28, with the festival moderator expressing his apology for the absence.
- A representative said Clooney was diagnosed with a sinus infection and subsequently reduced press duties earlier this week, missing a press junket and cast dinner.
- Noah Baumbach and Clooney's co-stars Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup and Emily Mortimer addressed reporters Thursday; Dern said she was devastated Clooney couldn't be there and praised his performance, noting he "gave us such a gift."
- The film team said they still hope Clooney will recover to make the red carpet for Jay Kelly's Venice world premiere, but he was seen leaving Hotel Excelsior and likely won't travel to the Telluride Film Festival.
- Jay Kelly will be released on Nov. 14 and stream on Dec. 5, with Netflix presenting it among three competition films at Venice, where early screenings sparked awards-season buzz.
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