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The Debut

  • 2026
  • 1h 45m

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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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.

Cast

  • Julianne MooreMona Friedman
  • Paul GiamattiJerry Blankenbuehler
  • Halle BaileyStef Mercer
  • Colton RyanZachary Feldman
  • Eldar IsgandarovPiotr
  • K. Todd FreemanMartin Reed
  • Susan BlommaertSybil Hart
  • Jesse EisenbergTodd Brennan

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