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Jesse Eisenberg Discusses 'The Debut' at San Sebastián Film Festival

Updated 2026-09-23 12:40 UTC 2 sources Neutral

At the San Sebastián Film Festival, Jesse Eisenberg discussed his latest film, ‘The Debut,’ sharing personal anecdotes and praising co-stars Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. The movie is set to make its European debut at the festival this week.

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Variety

Jesse Eisenberg on ‘The Debut’ and How Community Theater Saved Him as a ‘Shy’ Child Who Was ‘Made Fun of in School’: ‘Suddenly Everyone Was So Nice’

Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film “The Debut” came from the depths of his own experience in community theater. Speaking at the San Sebastian Film Festival in his typically comical and self-deprecating manner, the actor-turned-filmmaker elaborated on the autobiographical elements of the

2026-09-23 12:22 UTC

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Jesse Eisenberg Talks Writing ‘The Debut’ Specifically For His “Favorite Actor And Actress” Julianne Moore & Paul Giamatti — San Sebastián

Jesse Eisenberg heaped praise on Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, the co-stars of his latest feature, The Debut, this morning during a press conference at the San Sebastián Film Festival, where the musical comedy is set to make its European debut this week. “We filmed the first two days of the movi

2026-09-23 12:22 UTC