The Debut
1h 45m·Music, Comedy, Drama·
Directed by
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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Julianne MooreMona | Mona |
 Paul GiamattiJerry | Jerry |
 Halle BaileyStef | Stef |
 Jesse EisenbergTodd | Todd |
 K. Todd FreemanMarty | Marty |
 Eldar IsgandarovPiotr | Piotr |
 Susan BlommaertSybil | Sybil |
 Colton RyanZachary | Zachary |
 Bonnie MilliganTrish | Trish |
 Patrick FabianHoward | Howard |
 Bernadette PetersSerena Cherry | Serena Cherry |
 Lilli CooperShauna | Shauna |
 Maulik PancholyPriest (Eli) | Priest (Eli) |
| JJared LoftinCraig | Craig |
 Megumi NakamuraJane | Jane |
 Havana Rose LiuTwisty | Twisty |
 Jonah DiamandMatty | Matty |
| BBecca SuskauerMaya | Maya |
 Cara BuonoCassie | Cassie |
 Craig BierkoSteve | Steve |
 Ana Yi PuigAuditioning Woman 1 | Auditioning Woman 1 |
 Allegra LeguizamoAuditioning Woman 2 | Auditioning Woman 2 |
 Ked MerwinTeenager | Teenager |
 Nikka Graff LanzaroneDog Woman | Dog Woman |
 Stephen Adly GuirgisTenant | Tenant |
 Frank PandoManny | Manny |
 Andy GrotelueschenMotel Man | Motel Man |
 Daniel Stewart ShermanMotel Plumber | Motel Plumber |
 Christopher FitzgeraldGrocery Man | Grocery Man |
| BBanner EisenbergChild Testimonial | Child Testimonial |