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Feric, C. (2026, October 18). Jesse Eisenberg based new film on musical theatre as ‘it’s the world I know’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/jesse-eisenberg-mark-zuckerberg-julianne-moore-press-association-hollywood-b1301374.html
Feric, Carla. “Jesse Eisenberg based new film on musical theatre as ‘it’s the world I know’.” Evening Standard, 18 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/jesse-eisenberg-mark-zuckerberg-julianne-moore-press-association-hollywood-b1301374.html.
Feric, Carla. “Jesse Eisenberg based new film on musical theatre as ‘it’s the world I know’.” Evening Standard, October 18, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/jesse-eisenberg-mark-zuckerberg-julianne-moore-press-association-hollywood-b1301374.html.
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Jesse Eisenberg, known for his work behind the camera in films like A Real Pain and When You Finish Saving The World, has written and directed a new musical-comedy titled The Debut, which stars Julianne Moore as a housewife who becomes obsessed with her role in a local community theatre musical. Speaking to the Press Association ahead of the film’s UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, Eisenberg said that the movie explores how someone might find their identity and voice through involvement in musical theatre, noting it is based on his own experiences. The film also features Paul Giamatti as a domineering director named Jerry who influences Moore's character. Eisenberg praised both Moore and Giamatti for their dedication to the project without seeking recognition for their hard work.
