The Debut
“There’s a method to the madness.”
2026•R•1h 45m•Released
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
Paul Giamatti
Jerry
Halle Bailey
Stef
Jesse Eisenberg
Todd
K. Todd Freeman
Marty
Eldar Isgandarov
Piotr
Susan Blommaert
Sybil
Colton Ryan
Zachary
Bonnie Milligan
Trish
Patrick Fabian
Howard
Bernadette Peters
Serena Cherry
Megumi Nakamura
Jane
Lilli Cooper
Shauna
Maulik Pancholy
Priest (Eli)
Jared Loftin
Craig
Production
Company
Topic Studios
Company
Fruit Tree
Company
Rego Park
Company
A24
Producer
Emma Stone
Producer
Dave McCary
Producer
Ali Herting
Producer
Jesse Eisenberg
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