Music / Comedy / Drama

The Debut.

Name: The Debut
Director: Jesse Eisenberg
Genre: Music, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2026-12-10
Duration: 105 min

There’s a method to the madness.

20261h 45mEN

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.

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Directed by Jesse Eisenberg

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Julianne Moore

Mona Friedman

Paul Giamatti

Jerry Blankenbuehler

Halle Bailey

Stef Mercer

Jesse Eisenberg

Todd Brennan

K. Todd Freeman

Martin Reed

Eldar Isgandarov

Piotr

Susan Blommaert

Sybil Hart

Colton Ryan

Zachary Feldman

THE RIGHT PLACE TO PRESS PLAY

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