George Clooney and Adam Sandler, costars in Jay Kelly, formed a tight-knit bond while filming. Clooney praised Sandler's acting ability, which he said is often overlooked due to his best-known comedic projects.

In a new Vanity Fair interview, the actor scoffed at how one co-star's comedic chops often overshadow his creative depth.

On the set of Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly, George Clooney made a simple request: Don't call Sandler the "Sand Man."