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The Debut

Jesse Eisenberg

2026 • 1h 45m

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 integr...

The Debut

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Cast

Julianne Moore

Julianne MooreMona Friedman

Paul Giamatti

Paul GiamattiJerry

Halle Bailey

Havana Rose Liu

Havana Rose Liu

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg

Cara Buono

Cara BuonoCassie

Bernadette Peters

Bernadette Peters

Lilli Cooper

Colton Ryan

Maulik Pancholy

Maulik Pancholy

Eldar Isgandarov

Eldar Isgandarov

Bonnie Milligan

Bonnie Milligan

Danny McCarthy

Crew

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse EisenbergDirector

Emma Stone

Emma StoneProducer

Dave McCary

Dave McCaryProducer

Ali Herting

Ali HertingProducer

Emile Mosseri

Emile MosseriOriginal Music Composer

Drew Daniels

Drew DanielsDirector of Photography

Michael Bloom

Michael BloomExecutive Producer

Douglas Aibel

Douglas AibelCasting

Andy Blankenbuehler

Andy BlankenbuehlerChoreographer

Ellie Haines

Ellie HainesAdditional Second Assistant Director

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