The Debut: Jesse Eisenberg's Musical Comedy Starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti
A24 has released the first trailer for Jesse Eisenberg's upcoming film, The Debut, a musical comedy starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. Set for a fall release, the R-rated movie follows Mona Friedman (Moore), a housewife turned method actor who fights to protect her role in a community theater production against the director (Giamatti).
The trailer introduces Mona, a timid woman who lands a lead role in a community theater play directed by Jerry, played by Giamatti. As she faces challenges and criticism from Jerry, Mona is pushed to excel in her performance, with support from her fellow actors, including Eisenberg's character.
The Debut reunites Eisenberg with Topic Studios and Fruit Tree, with Moore returning after their collaboration on When You Finish Saving the World. The film features a talented cast, including Cara Buono, Craig Bierko, Eldar Isgandarov, and Bernadette Peters, with Kieran Culkin also making an appearance.
Eisenberg's previous film, A Real Pain, earned critical acclaim and an Oscar win for Culkin. The actor-turned-director has established himself as a top-tier filmmaker, following the success of his debut feature distributed by A24. The Debut promises to be another compelling and entertaining addition to Eisenberg's directorial portfolio.
For a glimpse of The Debut, watch the trailer above and get ready for a captivating musical comedy experience this fall.