English · Music · Comedy
The Debut
About
Story 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.
Language
English
Genres
Music, Comedy, Drama
Release date
10 December 2026
Runtime
1h 45m
Themes
Music · Comedy · Drama
What to expect
Comedy and character-driven humour · Character relationships and emotional conflict · 1h 45m runtime
Countdown to Release
The Debut
Cast
Julianne Moore
Mona Friedman
Paul Giamatti
Jerry Blankenbuehler
Halle Bailey
Stef Mercer
Colton Ryan
Zachary Feldman
Eldar Isgandarov
Piotr
K. Todd Freeman
Martin Reed
Susan Blommaert
Sybil Hart
Jesse Eisenberg
Todd Brennan
Bonnie Milligan
Trish Donnelly
Bernadette Peters
Serena Cherry
Patrick Fabian
Howard
Cara Buono
Cassie
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