Jesse Eisenberg Wrote Seven Songs of His Own for 'The Debut'

Jesse Eisenberg composed seven songs for his new picture, "The Debut," according to an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. He wrote the music himself rather than handing the job to a separate songwriter. Eisenberg told the publication that his affection for the familiar conventions of stage musicals shaped the writing. He also said that the largest musical sequence in the film moved him to tears while he was working on it. For a writer and actor better known for his screenplays, the songbook marks a turn toward composing. Los Angeles audiences will hear the full set when the film reaches theaters.

With reporting from The Hollywood Reporter.