Watch: First trailer drops for Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti's musical comedy The Debut

If Julianne Moore is in it, chances are we're going to watch it, and her latest film is a pretty star-studded affair. The actress stars alongside Paul Giamatti in A24's upcoming musical comedy, The Debut. Today's top videos Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, the film is set in a community theatre and is Jesse's third feature-length film. Julianne Moore And Paul Giamatti Get Dramatic In Jesse Eisenberg’s Next Film, The Debut. Pic: A24 The actor-turned-director has wasted no time since his debut, When You Finish Saving the World, in 2022, followed by A Real Pain in 2024. Emma Stone will return as a producer for the film, which dropped its trailer on Tuesday. The story follows Mona Friedman (Julianne Moore), a shy, overlooked housewife who auditions for a local musical almost on impulse. Julianne Moore And Paul Giamatti Get Dramatic In Jesse Eisenberg’s Next Film, The Debut. Pic: A24 'She hasn’t performed since the church choir. She doesn’t expect to get the part. But she does — mostly because she’s the only one who auditioned. There, she meets Jerry (Giamatti), the show's sharp-tongued and domineering director. We watch her descend into madness, surrounding the role in the show, seeing how an unassuming woman transforms into a zealous method actor who will go to extreme lengths to perform. Julianne Moore And Paul Giamatti Get Dramatic In Jesse Eisenberg’s Next Film, The Debut. Pic: A24 A24 is known for its riveting movies, from the Oscar-winning Moonlight to coming-of-age Lady Bird starring Saoirse Ronan, and the chilling Midsommar. The Debut is set to hit the big screen on December 3rd, 2026. Watch the trailer below: You Might Also Like Tom Cruise is a billionaire oil tycoon in cowboy boots in first look at new film Tom Cruise is a billionaire oil tycoon in cowboy boots in first look at new film