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The Debut

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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.

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Jesse Eisenberg

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Julianne Moore

Actor

Paul Giamatti

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Halle Bailey

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Jesse Eisenberg

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Havana Rose Liu

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Synopsis 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.
Director
Jesse Eisenberg
Producer
Jesse Eisenberg, Dave McCary, Ali Herting, Emma Stone
Screenwriter
Jesse Eisenberg
Genre
Comedy, Musical, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m