Jesse Eisenberg based new film on musical theatre as ‘it’s the world I know’

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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

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-18 · by Carla Feric

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Actor Jesse Eisenberg discusses his new film "The Debit," a musical-comedy set for release in the UK on January 15, 2027. In an interview with Press Association, he explains that the movie centers around a shy woman who finds her identity and voice through community theatre, reflecting Eisenberg’s own experience. He praises his co-stars Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti for their dedication without seeking recognition, emphasizing the importance of hard work in achieving creative fulfillment.
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Jesse Eisenberg, known for both acting and directing, is set to debut a new film called "The Debut" at the BFI London Film Festival. In an interview with the Press Association ahead of the premiere, he discussed the movie, which centers on Julianne Moore as a housewife who becomes deeply involved in local community theatre. The story explores her growing obsession and her relationship with the domineering director played by Paul Giamatti.

Eisenberg explained that the film is inspired by his own experiences and reflects how for some individuals, any activity can provide a sense of fulfillment. He emphasized that he chose to set the narrative in musical theatre because it mirrors his personal journey. Additionally, Eisenberg highlighted the dedication of actors like Kieran Culkin, who played the lead role in his previous film, "When You Finish Saving The World."

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🔮 Speaking to the Press Association news agency ahead of the film’s UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, Eisenberg said: “The movie is about a very shy woman who finds her family and her home and her voice in the world of musical theatre – but it could have been anything.
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🔮 “There are so many people in my life, friends and people that I’ve worked with that I wouldn’t have been able to do this without.
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The upcoming musical-comedy stars Julianne Moore as a housewife who becomes obsessed with her role in a local community theatre musical, falling under the influence of domineering director Jerry (Paul Giamatti).
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🔮 Speaking to the Press Association news agency ahead of the film’s UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, Eisenberg said: “The movie is about a very shy woman who finds her family and her home and her voice in the world of musical theatre – but it could have been anything.

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Eisenberg has also worked behind the camera on films such as A Real Pain and When You Finish Saving The World, as well as his latest project The Debut – which he wrote and directed. asserted
he → work → which
Speaking to the Press Association news agency ahead of the film’s UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, Eisenberg said: “The movie is about a very shy woman who finds her family and her home and her voice in the world of musical theatre – but it could have been anything. uncertain
it → speak → theatre
“I write it about musical theatre because it’s the world I know, and it’s the same thing that happened to me. asserted
that → write → me
“For some people who are so in need of something, almost anything can fill that hole.” asserted
anything → fill → hole
The upcoming musical-comedy stars Julianne Moore as a housewife who becomes obsessed with her role in a local community theatre musical, falling under the influence of domineering director Jerry (Paul Giamatti). asserted
who → star → Jerry
On his own directing process, Eisenberg added: “I love anybody who is working hard and doing their own process. asserted
who → add → process
“In my last movie, Kieran Culkin was the lead and he was not sleeping at night. asserted
he → sleep → night
That’s his thing. asserted
That → ’ → ?
That’s what he does, and he was amazing.” asserted
he → ’ → what
He praised the stars of The Debut, and said: “They work really hard, but they don’t tell you about it. asserted
they → praise → it
“They’re not the kind of people who go on set and tell you how hard they’ve worked, they just come and do a great job and you trust they’re doing whatever they need.” asserted
they → ’re → whatever
Moore, who is known for her Oscar-winning role in Still Alice, also spoke to PA about the upcoming film and said why she thought the story was so important. asserted
story → know → film
“She finds community for the first time,” the US actress said. asserted
actress → find → time
“She finds a place where she belongs, and she finds it through her own creative journey. asserted
she → find → journey
“It’s this wonderful thing to find yourself and find other people – because really that’s where we thrive, in relationship to others.” asserted
we → ’ → others
The Debut will be released in UK cinemas on January 15, 2027. asserted
Debut → release → January
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