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Jesse Eisenberg Pushes Back on Oscar Buzz Around ‘The Debut’

Jesse Eisenberg’s musical comedy The Debut will open the Vancouver Film Festival on Thursday. After rave reactions in Telluride and Toronto, the film is already drawing Oscar speculation, including a possible acting nomination for Julianne Moore.

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Jesse Eisenberg’s musical comedy The Debut will open the Vancouver Film Festival on Thursday night. The film stars Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti.

The movie received rave reactions after screenings in Telluride and Toronto, where it reportedly moved audiences to tears and laughter.

The film draws early Oscar talk

The positive response has already prompted discussion of a possible Academy Award nomination for best picture. Julianne Moore is also being mentioned as a potential acting nominee.

Eisenberg has expressed stress over that attention, emphasizing that the film is not about awards.

What we know

  • Jesse Eisenberg’s The Debut will open the Vancouver Film Festival on Thursday night.
  • The film received rave reactions after screenings in Telluride and Toronto.
  • Early discussion includes a possible best picture nomination.
  • Julianne Moore is being mentioned as a potential acting nominee.

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  • The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
  • Sources: The Hollywood Reporter Movies.
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