The Debut
“There's a method to the madness.”
2026•R•1h 45m•Post Production
MusicComedyDrama
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
Writer
Jesse Eisenberg
Languages
English
Studio
Topic Studios
Cast
Julianne Moore
Mona Friedman
Paul Giamatti
Jerry
Halle Bailey
Havana Rose Liu
Jesse Eisenberg
Cara Buono
Cassie
Bernadette Peters
Lilli Cooper
Colton Ryan
Maulik Pancholy
Eldar Isgandarov
Bonnie Milligan
Danny McCarthy
Production
Company
Topic Studios
Company
Fruit Tree
Company
Rego Park
Producer
Emma Stone
Producer
Dave McCary
Producer
Ali Herting
Producer
Jesse Eisenberg
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