The Debut (2026)
There’s a method to the madness.
2026 · R · 1h 45m · Music, Comedy, Drama
Genres: Music, Comedy, Drama
When Mona Friedman is cast in a bit part at a small community theater, she transforms from a shy, unassuming housewife into a zealous method actor willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her marginal role - even if it means waging war against the show’s domineering director.
Director: Jesse Eisenberg
Writers: Jesse Eisenberg
Music by: Emile Mosseri, Jesse Eisenberg
Cinematography: Drew Daniels
Editor: Robert Nassau
Cast
Julianne Moore as Mona FriedmanPaul Giamatti as Jerry BlankenbuehlerHalle Bailey as Stef MercerJesse Eisenberg as Todd BrennanK. Todd Freeman as Martin ReedEldar Isgandarov as PiotrSusan Blommaert as Sybil HartColton Ryan as Zachary FeldmanBonnie Milligan as Trish DonnellyPatrick Fabian as HowardBernadette Peters as Serena CherryMegumi Nakamura as JaneMore like this
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