The Debut

What can happen when an inconspicuous housewife attempts amateur theater? When Mona Friedman (Julianne Moore) lands a role in an amateur theater production, she transforms from a shy, unnoticeable housewife into a driven 'method actor'. She is willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her modest role – even if it means confronting the domineering director (Paul Giamatti) of the play.

The Debut is a comedic musical drama, written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain, The Social Network), starring Julianne Moore (The Room Next Door) and Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers). The film, produced by A24, is Jesse Eisenberg's third film as a writer and director, following A REAL PAIN.