The Debut
There's a method to the madness.
December 10, 2026 1h 45m
★ 0.0 (0 votes)
MusicComedyDrama
Overview
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.
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Top Cast
Julianne Moore
Mona
Paul Giamatti
Jerry
Halle Bailey
Stef
Jesse Eisenberg
Todd
K. Todd Freeman
Marty
Eldar Isgandarov
Piotr
Susan Blommaert
Sybil
Colton Ryan
Zachary
Bonnie Milligan
Trish
Patrick Fabian
Howard
Bernadette Peters
Serena Cherry
Lilli Cooper
Shauna
Maulik Pancholy
Priest (Eli)
Jared Loftin
Craig
Megumi Nakamura
Jane
Havana Rose Liu
Twisty
Status: Released
Production Companies: Topic Studios, Fruit Tree, Rego Park
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