When an unassuming housewife is cast in a community theater production, she loses herself in the role.

When Mona Friedman (Julianne Moore) is cast in a small part in a community theater production of the musical “Nosy Neighbours”, 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 (Paul Giamatti).

After 2024’s moving and humorous triumph “A Real Pain”, actor-writer-director Jesse Eisenberg helms a comedy that’s as sharp as it is entertaining, featuring a magnificent Julianne Moore.

“The Debut” has been screened at many major film festivals, including Toronto, Vancouver, London, Stockholm, and many others.