A24 has unveiled a second trailer for The Debut, a musical comedy set in the community theater world. Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, the film follows a shy housewife who is unexpectedly cast in a local production of an original musical and becomes increasingly absorbed in the role and the production’s growing pressures. The trailer highlights a playful, performance-driven tone with moments such as “Rent’s due!”
The cast includes Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, alongside Halle Bailey, Havana Rose Liu, Colton Ryan, Lilli Cooper, Maulik Pancholy and Bernadette Peters. The movie has premiered at major festivals, including Telluride, TIFF and NYFF, and is scheduled for release starting December 11. Across coverage, outlets focus on different aspects of the same material: IndieWire leans into Moore’s acting and award potential, while FirstShowing emphasizes the trailer itself, the community-theater premise, and the film’s ensemble.
