New Look at Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ Puts Julianne Moore Center Stage in a Messy Community Theater Musical
The Debut (film)
The Debut is a 2026 musical comedy written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, starring Julianne Moore as a shy New Jersey housewife who auditions for a community theater production. After landing a supporting role, she becomes increasingly consumed by the part under the influence of the production’s enigmatic director, played by Paul Giamatti. The film also features Halle Bailey, Colton Ryan, Bonnie Milligan and Lilli Cooper, and is scheduled to hit U.S. theaters on December 11, 2026.
