Eisenberg's Musical Comedy Closes London Fest; White Tackles Tech in New Role

Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy "The Debut," starring Julianne Moore, closed the London Film Festival to critical acclaim, with both the director and star expressing mutual admiration. Eisenberg also revealed details about an upcoming TV series he is writing, directing, and executive producing, which is being handled by A24.

Meanwhile, Jeremy Allen White, known for his intense portrayal in "The Bear," is set to star as a journalist investigating Facebook's shortcomings in Aaron Sorkin's "The Social Reckoning." The actor's career has seen a surge, with fashion and film worlds taking notice of his "open masculinity." Other festival highlights included discussions on the authorship of Shakespeare's "Edward III," the potential for an R.L. Stine cinematic universe on Tubi, and insights into the visual effects of "Project Hail Mary."