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The Debut

There’s a method to the madness.

2026 · R · 1h 45m

Directed by Jesse Eisenberg

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • Julianne Moore
    Mona Friedman

  • Paul Giamatti
    Jerry Blankenbuehler

  • Halle Bailey
    Stef Mercer

  • Colton Ryan
    Zachary Feldman

  • Eldar Isgandarov
    Piotr

  • K. Todd Freeman
    Martin Reed

  • Susan Blommaert
    Sybil Hart

  • Jesse Eisenberg
    Todd Brennan

  • Bonnie Milligan
    Trish Donnelly

  • Bernadette Peters
    Serena Cherry

  • Patrick Fabian
    Howard

  • Cara Buono
    Cassie

  • Havana Rose Liu
    Twisty

  • Megumi Nakamura
    Jane

  • Lilli Cooper
    Shauna McCarthy

  • Maulik Pancholy
    Priest Eli Kaplan

  • Jared Loftin
    Craig

  • Jonah Diamand
    Matty