Untitled Jesse Eisenberg musical comedy
| Untitled Jesse Eisenberg musical comedy | |
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| Directed by | Jesse Eisenberg |
| Written by | Jesse Eisenberg |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Jesse Eisenberg is directing an upcoming American musical comedy film, from a screenplay he wrote. It stars Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey, Havana Rose Liu and Bernadette Peters.
Premise
[edit]A shy woman is unexpectedly cast in a local production of an original musical. Under the spell of the strong-willed and enigmatic director, she loses herself in the role and the high-stakes world of this community theater production.
Cast
[edit]- Julianne Moore
- Paul Giamatti
- Halle Bailey
- Havana Rose Liu
- Bernadette Peters
- Bonnie Milligan
- Colton Ryan
- Lilli Cooper
- Maulik Pancholy
Production
[edit]Deadline announced in November 2024 that Jesse Eisenberg will be directing and writing a musical comedy, with Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti starring.[1] In April 2025, Halle Bailey, Havana Rose Liu, Bernadette Peters, Bonnie Milligan, Colton Ryan, Lilli Cooper and Maulik Pancholy joined the cast, with A24 boarding as distributor, and principal photography commencing.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 21, 2024). "Jesse Eisenberg Sets 'A Real Pain' Follow-Up A Musical Comedy To Star Julianne Moore & Paul Giamatti". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 15, 2025). "A24 Boards Jesse Eisenberg's Community Theater Comedy; Halle Bailey, Havana Rose Liu & Bernadette Peters Added To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 15, 2025.