Jesse Eisenberg Set To Direct A Musical Comedy. Julianne Moore And Paul Giamatti To Star.

Jesse Eisenberg is coming off of his sophomore directing effort — “A Real Pain”, which has recieved glorious reviews and is looking to break into the Oscars race.

Now he has set up his next film, an untitled musical comedy starring Julianne Moore (“The Room Next Door”) and Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”).

The film follows a shy woman who 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.

Eisenberg worked with Moore on his directorial debut “When You Finish Saving The World”.

Jesse will direct from his own script, also contributing original music to his latest. Production will begin in early 2025.

Topic Studios, who produced “A Real Pain” is set to produce and fully finance this one. Enna Stone, Dave McCary and Ali Herting’s Fruit Tree banner developed the project with Eisenberg and will also produce the film.

On the acting front, Eisenberg recently wrapped “Now You See Me 3”, which Lionsgate has scheduled to release on November 15, 2025.