Release dateconfirmedA24 has scheduled the film for a limited theatrical release on December 11.
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The Debut
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- Announced
- Shooting
- Wrapped
- Released
- Country
- USA
- Director
- Screenplay
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Rating
- R
- Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
- Music
Release dates
- LimitedUS
Plot
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
(14)
- Julianne Moore · Mona Friedman
- Paul Giamatti · Jerry
- Halle Bailey
- Havana Rose Liu
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Cara Buono · Cassie
- Bernadette Peters
- Lilli Cooper
- Colton Ryan
- Maulik Pancholy
- Eldar Isgandarov
- Bonnie Milligan
- Patrick Fabian · Howard
- Danny McCarthy · Male Testimonial
Crew
(28)
Additional Second Assistant Director
Director
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Lyricist
Screenplay
Casting
Executive Producer
Production Supervisor
Director of Photography
Editor
Music
Music Supervisor
Original Music Composer
Songs
Sound Mixer
Supervising Sound Editor
Production Design
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Hair Department Head
Makeup Department Head
Choreographer
Companies
(3)
Latest updates
(1)
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