The Debut (2026)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Julianne Moore
as Mona
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Paul Giamatti
as Jerry
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Halle Bailey
as Stef
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Jesse Eisenberg
as Todd
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K. Todd Freeman
as Marty
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Eldar Isgandarov
as Piotr
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Susan Blommaert
as Sybil
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Colton Ryan
as Zachary
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Bonnie Milligan
as Trish
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Patrick Fabian
as Howard
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Bernadette Peters
as Serena Cherry
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Lilli Cooper
as Shauna
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Maulik Pancholy
as Priest (Eli)
- Jared Loftin as Craig
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Megumi Nakamura
as Jane
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Havana Rose Liu
as Twisty
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Jonah Diamand
as Matty
- Becca Suskauer as Maya
Crew
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Jesse Eisenberg
Director
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Drew Daniels
Director of Photography
- Robert Nassau Editor
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Emile Mosseri
Original Music Composer
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Emma Stone
Producer
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Dave McCary
Producer
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Ali Herting
Producer
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Jesse Eisenberg
Producer
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Jesse Eisenberg
Writer
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