Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor Co-Starred in Romantic Drama The History of Sound | Entertainment

The “Normal People” actor and the “Crown” star will star in the “Universal Love Story” directed by Oliver Hermanus and adapted by Ben Shattuck from his own short story of the same name.

The story follows two men, Lionel (Mescal) and David (O’Connor), who set out to record the lives, voices and music of their compatriots during WWI.

Hermanus said in a statement, “I immediately fell in love with the impeccably beautiful news of Ben Shattuck and knew I had to be involved in his on-screen journey. Paul and Josh are two of the most successful actors. most promising of their generation who will share with us deeply moving performances. It is an unexpected love story that must be told – it is a journey through the life of America, through the 20th century and the traditions of American folk music, all seen through the bond between two men immersed in the history of sound. This undeniably powerful story will certainly resonate with audiences around the world. “

Andrew Kortschak of End Cue, who produces the film, added: “Working with Oliver, Ben, Paul and Josh is a huge privilege. We are all struck by the beautiful and resonant news of Ben, exploring love, loss. and memory.We are beyond excited to bring this story to the screen with this amazing team.

Tim Haslam of Embankment said: “Ben Shattuck beautifully combines the epic and intimate minutiae of ‘life’, capturing the freedom and truth of human instinct and its conflict with expectations. “The History of Sound” gives us so much to discover and take home. “