Jesse Eisenberg, Julianne Moore bring curtain down on London Film Festival with 'The Debut'
LONDON: Actor-filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg said he wrote the lead role in his musical comedy “The Debut” with Julianne Moore in mind, praising the Oscar-winning star as “the greatest actress in the world” as the film closed the London Film Festival on Sunday. “I just thought, this is Julianne Moore, and I will write every scene with her in mind and what she likes to do and what she’s great at,”…
Jesse Eisenberg and Julianne Moore brought the curtain down on the 70th London Film Festival at the BFI London Film Festival 2026. Eisenberg, the film's writer and director, revealed that he envisioned Moore for the lead role of Mona, a shy housewife yearning for a sense of purpose. Moore, an Oscar-winning actress, praised Eisenberg for writing the script and directing the film, calling her the "greatest actress in the world."
Mona's journey in the community theatre musical, Nosy Neighbours, led her towards self-discovery and community, a sentiment echoed by Moore. The film, featuring seven original songs, showcased Eisenberg's passion for musical theatre. Moore's interpretation of Mona allowed Eisenberg to create a "weird movie" that was grounded in reality.
The film marked the finale of the festival, where Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa's Imperium won Best Film in the Official Competition.
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