The Debut

Film, 2026, 105 minutes

Music, comedy, drama

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.

Directed by

Jesse Eisenberg

Starring

Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey, Colton Ryan