Actor and filmmaker George Clooney did not appear at several Venice Film Festival events due to illness, a representative for the star confirmed, according to People.

Clooney was unable to attend a press junket promoting `Jay Kelly`, his new film directed by Noah Baumbach, and skipped a dinner with cast mates, including Adam Sandler and Laura Dern. The Hollywood Reporter was first to report the news.

"Unfortunately, George has a sinus infection and, under doctor`s orders, he has had to scale back his activities today," said a Clooney rep, according to People.