The Debut

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.

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  Julianne Moore

  Mona Friedman
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  Paul Giamatti

  Jerry
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  Halle Bailey
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  Havana Rose Liu
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  Jesse Eisenberg
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  Cara Buono

  Cassie
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  Bernadette Peters
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  Lilli Cooper
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  Colton Ryan
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  Maulik Pancholy