The Debut(2026)
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The Debut 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.
The Debut (2026) is a music, comedy and drama film directed by Jesse Eisenberg, released on December 10, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey and Bernadette Peters.
- Director:
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Writers:
- Jesse Eisenberg, Jesse Eisenberg
- Producers:
- Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Ali Herting
- Cinematographer:
- Drew Daniels
- Composer:
- Emile Mosseri
- Production:
- Topic Studios, Fruit Tree, Rego Park
- Status:
- Released
The Debut (2026) Trailer
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The Debut Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julianne Moore
as Mona
Paul Giamatti
as Jerry
Halle Bailey
as Stef
Bernadette Peters
as Serena Cherry
K. Todd Freeman
as Marty
Eldar Isgandarov
as Piotr
Susan Blommaert
as Sybil
Colton Ryan
as Zachary
Bonnie Milligan
as Trish
Jesse Eisenberg
as Todd
Lilli Cooper
as Shauna
Maulik Pancholy
as Priest (Eli)
Key crew
Directed by Jesse Eisenberg, written by Jesse Eisenberg and Jesse Eisenberg, produced by Emma Stone, Dave McCary and Ali Herting.
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The Debut – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Debut?
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The main cast of The Debut (2026) includes Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey, Bernadette Peters and K. Todd Freeman. The film was directed by Jesse Eisenberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Debut released?
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The Debut was released on December 10, 2026 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is there a trailer for The Debut?
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Yes. The official The Debut trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.