The Debut

There’s a method to the madness.

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.

1h 45m2026R

MusicComedyDrama

English

Crew and Cast

Storyline

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.

Rego Park

The Debut poster

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Info

Status: Released
Released: 10 December 2026
Runtime: 1h 45m
Rating: R

Production

Director: Jesse Eisenberg
Writers: Jesse Eisenberg
Studios: Topic Studios, Fruit Tree, Rego Park
Countries: United States of America

Languages

Original: English
Spoken: English