

The Debut (2026)
Overview
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.
What is The Debut about?
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. The Debut is a Music, Comedy, Drama movie, released on 2026-12-10, runtime 105 minutes.
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Directed by
Jesse Eisenberg
Cast
- Julianne Moore as Mona Friedman
- Paul Giamatti as Jerry Blankenbuehler
- Halle Bailey as Stef Mercer
- Colton Ryan as Zachary Feldman
- Eldar Isgandarov as Piotr
- K. Todd Freeman as Martin Reed
- Susan Blommaert as Sybil Hart
- Jesse Eisenberg as Todd Brennan
- Bonnie Milligan as Trish Donnelly
- Bernadette Peters as Serena Cherry
- Patrick Fabian as Howard
- Cara Buono as Cassie
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