A24 has released the first trailer for “The Debut,” Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial follow-up to “A Real Pain.” Eisenberg stars in the project, which he writes and directs for the studio. The film features Julianne Moore as Mona Friedman, a community theater actress who takes a small role and begins transforming her performance and approach to the production. Paul Giamatti also appears. According to coverage of the trailer, the movie is an R-rated musical comedy that takes place behind the scenes of a small community theater and blends comedic and musical elements around Mona’s involvement.
Both outlets describe “The Debut” as Eisenberg’s first writing and directing project since “A Real Pain,” which received major awards attention. The release is scheduled for the fall, though the specific date is not stated in the provided summaries. The trailer’s details emphasize character-driven backstage dynamics, with Moore’s Mona at the center of the story, alongside supporting performances that include Giamatti and additional cast members mentioned in reporting.
