The Debut

2026· 105 min★ 7.8· 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.

Cast: Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey

Director: Jesse Eisenberg