What did George Clooney want on the set of 'Jay Kelly'?

Clooney wanted Adam Sandler to be taken seriously and not be "making fun of his incredible talent" on the set of their upcoming film 'Jay Kelly'.

What iconic LA locations are featured in the new HBO comedy 'I Love LA'?

The series features the Silver Lake Reservoir and Erewhon market, two well-known LA landmarks.

What inspired creator Rachel Sennott to make 'I Love LA'?

Sennott was inspired by her own experiences of moving to LA during the COVID-19 pandemic and feeling isolated, as well as going through her "Saturn return" in her early 20s.

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Clooney Insists Sandler's Talent Deserves Respect on 'Jay Kelly' Set

29 Oct, 2025

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Summary

George Clooney wanted Adam Sandler to be taken seriously on the set of 'Jay Kelly'
New HBO comedy 'I Love LA' features iconic LA landmarks like Silver Lake Reservoir and Erewhon
Creator Rachel Sennott drew inspiration from her own experiences of isolation and loneliness during COVID

Clooney Insists Sandler's Talent Deserves Respect on 'Jay Kelly' Set

According to reports, actor George Clooney wanted his co-star Adam Sandler to be taken seriously on the set of their upcoming film 'Jay Kelly', and not be "making fun of his incredible talent". This comes as a new HBO comedy series, 'I Love LA', is set to premiere and feature several iconic Los Angeles landmarks, including the Silver Lake Reservoir and Erewhon market.