George Clooney is departing the 2025 Venice Film Festival earlier than expected due to health concerns, affecting his upcoming schedule. The acclaimed actor, recently seen with his wife Amal leaving Venice by water taxi on August 29, was slated to attend the North American premiere of his new film, Jay Kelly, in Telluride, Colorado this weekend but will no longer be attending on medical advice.
Health Issues Force Actor to Skip Telluride Premiere
While George managed to appear at the world premiere of Jay Kelly during the Venice Film Festival on Thursday night despite battling a sinus infection, his condition worsened, leading to further complications. According to a representative, the actor is now facing both sinus and ear infections, which have prompted his doctors to forbid air travel to Telluride.
Unfortunately, because of the sinus and ear infections that George is currently suffering from, his doctors have told him that it would be impossible for him to fly to Telluride to support his new film, Jay Kelly. This is, of course extremely disappointing for him because he was looking forward to celebrating the US premiere in Telluride with his fellow cast members and Noah,
the rep told Deadline.
Impact of Clooney’s Absence on ‘Jay Kelly‘ Promotion
George Clooney’s inability to attend the North American debut of Jay Kelly deprives the film’s cast and fans in Telluride of an important moment of celebration. His presence at major premieres has often drawn significant attention, contributing to the film’s visibility and success. Despite this setback, the anticipation for Jay Kelly, set to be released on Netflix, remains high.
This development marks a notable change in Clooney’s festival itinerary and highlights the challenges performers face balancing demanding schedules with health. Fans and the film community alike will watch closely for his recovery and any updates about subsequent promotional appearances.
