# Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut' Opens Middleburg Film Festival

> Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut' debuts at Middleburg Film Festival with Julianne Moore.
- Title: Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut' Opens Middleburg Film Festival
- Summary: Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut' debuts at Middleburg Film Festival with Julianne Moore. Jesse Eisenberg's film 'The Debut' opens Middleburg Film Festival with…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/artisans/festivals/middleburg-film-festival-2-1236866357
- Author: Isabelle Farina
- Published: 2026-09-18T17:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jesse einsteinberg, the debut, middleburg film festival, julianne moore, afi fest, peter farrelly, entertainment, culture
## Opening Night Film
Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut' is named the opening night film at Middleburg Film Festival.
## Q&A with Star
A Q&A will follow with Julianne Moore and Jesse Eisenberg after the film's screening.
## Film Plot
The film follows Julianne Moore as Mona Friedman, a housewife who lands a small role in community theater.
## Character Transformation
Mona Friedman transforms into a zealous method actor willing to protect her artistic integrity.
## Festival Centerpiece
Peter Farrelly's 'I Play Rocky' is the festival's centerpiece film, inspired by the making of 'Rocky'.
## Film Details
Anthony Ippolito plays Sylvester Stallone in Farrelly's film as he struggles to get his screenplay made.
## Key takeaway

Jesse Eisenberg's film 'The Debut' opens Middleburg Film Festival with Julianne Moore in a Q&A.