CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 1h 45m · R
The Debut

There’s a method to the madness.

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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.

Directed byJesse Eisenberg

Coming December 10, 2026
Status
Released
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
EN
Released
December 10, 2026
Studios
Topic StudiosFruit TreeRego Park

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Mona Friedman

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Jerry Blankenbuehler

Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey

Stef Mercer

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg

Todd Brennan

K. Todd Freeman

K. Todd Freeman

Martin Reed

Eldar Isgandarov

Eldar Isgandarov

Piotr

Susan Blommaert

Susan Blommaert

Sybil Hart

Colton Ryan

Colton Ryan

Zachary Feldman

Bonnie Milligan

Bonnie Milligan

Trish Donnelly

Patrick Fabian

Patrick Fabian

Howard

Creative team
Directed by
Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg
Written by
Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg
Produced by
Emma Stone
Emma Stone
Dave McCary
Dave McCary

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