The Debut (2026)

12/10/2026 1h 45m

There’s a method to the madness.

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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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Julianne Moore

as Mona Friedman

Born 12/03/1960, age

Paul Giamatti

as Jerry Blankenbuehler

Born 06/06/1967, age

Halle Bailey

as Stef Mercer

Born 03/27/2000, age

Jesse Eisenberg

as Todd Brennan

Born 10/05/1983, age

Patrick Fabian

as Howard

Born 12/07/1964, age

Bernadette Peters

as Serena Cherry

Born 02/28/1948, age

Havana Rose Liu

as Twisty

Born 09/30/1997, age

Cara Buono

as Cassie

Born 03/01/1971, age

Craig Bierko

as Steve

Born 08/18/1964, age

Daniel Stewart Sherman

as Motel Plumber

Born 08/16/1970, age

Christopher Fitzgerald

as Grocery Man

Born 11/26/1972, age