The Debut (2026)

There's a method to the madness.

105 min · United States of America · Dir. Jesse Eisenberg

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.

Cast

Julianne Moore

Mona Friedman

Paul Giamatti

Jerry

Halle Bailey

Stef

Patrick Fabian

Howard

Colton Ryan

Zachary

Bonnie Milligan

Trish

Eldar Isgandarov

Piotr

Havana Rose Liu

Jesse Eisenberg

Bernadette Peters

Serena Cherry

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