Jesse Eisenberg On Facing New Challenges As A Writer-Director With ‘ A Real Pain’ & Why He Cast Kieran Culkin Without Having Seen Him In Anything – Behind The Lens

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• Eisenberg stepped out of his comfort zone as an actor to helm 'A Real Pain', a gritty character study that explores the challenges of creative identity and inner turmoil.
• Eisenberg cast Kieran Culkin, known for his scene-stealing role in 'Succession', as the lead without ever seeing him in action, trusting his instincts to deliver a standout performance.