‘Ticket to Paradise’ star says Julia Roberts ‘felt like my real mom’ on movie set (2025)

“Ticket to Paradise” may be Kaitlyn Dever’s ticket to stardom.

The Emmy-nominated actor, who plays George Clooney and Julia Roberts’ daughter in the new comedy “Ticket to Paradise,” says it was the role of a lifetime.

“One of them is a lot, but two of them in the same movie is overwhelming, and when I get the call telling me that I’m going to be playing their daughter, it’s just a lot,” she told TODAY on Oct. 11.

Dever, 25, who earned her Emmy nomination for Hulu’s miniseries “Dopesick,” had never met the Oscar winners before, but she says they couldn’t have been more supportive.

‘Ticket to Paradise’ star says Julia Roberts ‘felt like my real mom’ on movie set (1)

“That’s a nerve-wracking feeling, but the two of them just made me feel so welcome,” she said.

“Julia actually felt like my real mom," she added. "She’s a real motherly figure. And George is just the best. He loves making movies. He loves being around Julia. He loves being around everybody. The two of them together, they’re like — it’s the best energy to be around. They’re like best buds. It’s kind of the sweetest thing ever. It’s really great.”

In “Ticket to Paradise,” Clooney and Roberts star as divorced parents who travel to the Indonesian island of Bali to stop their daughter (Dever) from getting married and making the same mistake they did. The film features a bar scene in which Clooney and Roberts take part in a kooky dance.

“They were very chill the whole time and then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, they just started doing this, which is all just improv” Dever said as the clip of Roberts and Clooney busting a move played. “They were supposed to have a choreographed dance and they said, ‘No.’”

Dever said she was grateful to be part of such a fun moment.

“I was just truly in awe that George likes to say that we were completely embarrassed by them, but it was actually, I was acting embarrassed, but inside I was like, ‘What I’m witnessing right now is epic,’” she said.

Moviegoers can see just how epic the performances are when “Ticket to Paradise” opens on Oct. 21.

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‘Ticket to Paradise’ star says Julia Roberts ‘felt like my real mom’ on movie set (2025)

FAQs

Why was the Ticket to Paradise so bad? ›

“Ticket to Paradise” fails because Parker seems to have vaguely remembered the interpersonal conflict of old Hollywood romantic comedies (talking '40s, not '90s, BTW) and filled the movie with immature, unfunny foolishness with the assumption that we'll find it charming just because of who's on screen.

How old was Julia Roberts when she filmed Ticket to Paradise? ›

Julia Roberts appreciated the “age-appropriate” nature of the Ticket to Paradise script. The 54-year-old is well-known for her work in romantic comedies such as Pretty Woman, Notting Hill, and My Best Friend's Wedding, and she returns to the genre with her latest movie.

Why is Ticket to Paradise not filmed in Bali? ›

The movie, set in Bali, was actually filmed in Australia. The cast and crew had every intention to film in Bali, however, they had to cease production because of COVID regulations and restrictions for filming. Their next best bet was Whitsunday Islands in Australia.

Is Julia Roberts' daughter in Ticket to Paradise? ›

“Ticket to Paradise” may be Kaitlyn Dever's ticket to stardom. The Emmy-nominated actor, who plays George Clooney and Julia Roberts' daughter in the new comedy “Ticket to Paradise,” says it was the role of a lifetime.

Did they really drink in Ticket to Paradise? ›

Though no beers were actually consumed while filming, that didn't mean the entire cast didn't have as much fun shooting the scene as audiences will watching it. Much of the day was as loose and playful as it looks.

Was the dolphin scene in Ticket to Paradise real? ›

Films are fake, but the distraction was more convincing when the props and extras and even the dolphins were real.

Why did George Clooney and Julia Roberts do tickets to Paradise? ›

JULIA ROBERTS It somehow only made sense with George, just based on our chemistry. We have a friendship that people are aware of, and we're going into it as this divorced couple. Half of America probably thinks we are divorced, so we have that going for us.

What resort was the movie Ticket to Paradise filmed at? ›

Check into Palm Bay Resort on Long Island and you'll immediately understand why it played a starring role in Ticket to Paradise. Balinese-inspired villas tucked into the rainforest with beckoning Coral Sea views – it's a slice of total tranquillity.

What brand is Julia Roberts dress in Ticket to Paradise? ›

She wore a custom black gown by Alexander McQueen emblazoned with designs and sayings in white stitching under a cropped, quarter-sleeve black blazer.

What is the religion in Bali? ›

The main religion in Bali is Balinese Hinduism (Agama Hindu Dharma). Balinese Hinduism combines Hindu, Buddhist, Javanese, and ancient indigenous beliefs, and is heavily influenced by government policy. Approximately 87% of Bali's population identifies as Hindu, unlike the rest of Indonesia which is majority Muslim.

Was Ticket to Paradise filmed in Hawaii? ›

The recent film release of Ticket To Paradise starring Academy Award winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts was almost entirely shot on location in Queensland, Australia.

Which hotel in Bali was Ticket to Paradise filmed? ›

The Universal Pictures production team constructed Balinese-style huts on the beachfront of Long Island's Palm Bay Resort in the Whitsundays which you can see in the photos above. A night at Long Island's resort will set you back around $300, far more affordable when compared to Hayman Island.

Was the Ticket to Paradise a flop? ›

update actually it was a flop $60 million to make $30 million to promote total $90 million.... studioos get around half if what a movie makes so the studio from worldwide box office got only around $74 million so this movie basically made nothing.

Do the parents end up together in Ticket to Paradise? ›

Ticket to Paradise ends with Georgia Cotton (Roberts) turning down boyfriend Paul's proposal, the second one occurring after she and ex-husband David (Clooney) shared a kiss. Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) and Gede (Maxime Bouttier) are officially married and happy.

Does Lily get married in Ticket to Paradise? ›

Lily and Gede are touched, complete the ceremony and get married. On the morning after the wedding, Georgia tells Paul that she cannot marry him, and they end their relationship.

Is there anything bad in Ticket to Paradise? ›

Violence & Scariness. A character is bitten by a poisonous snake and must be hospitalized (he recovers). One character accidentally strikes another in the nose. A dolphin charges a person, leaving him injured.

Is a Ticket to Paradise worth watching? ›

Characters are not exactly stale, not exactly growing either. That's the defining theme here - everything is OK and nothing stands out. George Clooney and Julia Roberts are great to see on screen and the rest of the cast also play well with what they're given. Worth a watch once if you're bored and you're into romcoms.

Was Ticket to Paradise successful? ›

It grossed $168 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics.

Do Lily and Gede get married? ›

Lily and Gede are touched, complete the ceremony and get married. On the morning after the wedding, Georgia tells Paul that she cannot marry him, and they end their relationship. David and Georgia toy with romance again, even kissing each other once, before pulling away and laughing about it.

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