The Debut

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.

• Jesse EisenbergDirector
• Jesse EisenbergScreenplay
• Emile MosseriOriginal Music Composer

• Julianne MooreMona Friedman
• Paul GiamattiJerry
• Halle BaileyCast
• Havana Rose LiuCast
• Jesse EisenbergCast
• Cara BuonoCassie
• Bernadette PetersCast
• Lilli CooperCast
• Colton RyanCast
• Maulik PancholyCast
• Eldar IsgandarovCast
• Bonnie MilliganCast