"Hail, Caesar!" is a 2016 comedy film directed by the Coen Brothers. Set in the 1950s, it follows a day in the life of Eddie Mannix, a studio fixer for Capitol Pictures, as he navigates the challenges of Hollywood. The film features a star-studded cast, including George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, and Josh Brolin. The plot centers around the kidnapping of a leading actor, Baird Whitlock, during the production of a biblical epic. As Mannix attempts to resolve the crisis, he encounters various eccentric characters and satirical situations that highlight the absurdities of the film industry.