Film
The Debut
2026· R· 1h 45m· Comedy· Drama· Music
“There's a method to the madness.”
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.
2026-12-10
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorJesse Eisenberg
ScreenplayJesse Eisenberg
ProducerAli Herting
Director of PhotographyDrew Daniels
Original Music ComposerEmile Mosseri
EditorRobert Nassau
Full cast & crew (13 cast · 27 crew)
Details
Released2026-12-10
Runtime1h 45m · R
StatusPost Production
StudiosTopic Studios · Fruit Tree · Rego Park
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Original languageen
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