The Debut

There's a method to the madness.

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

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