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’

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Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film “The Debut” came from the depths of his own experience in community theater.

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  • Reported by Variety and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:22:32 UTC.

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