‘The History of Sound’, the highly anticipated gay World War I drama starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, set for release in 2025

The History of Sound, the highly anticipated gay World War I drama starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, is set for release in 2025, following a world premiere to be announced in the coming months.

Based on Ben Shattuck’s 2108 award-winning story, the film follows two men, Lionel (Mescal) and David (O’Connor), who set out to record the lives, voices and music of the men fighting during World War I – throughout the process, building a connection that brings an element of romance into the mix.

Announced back in 2021, The History of Sound became the first project Mescal shot after his starring role in Gladiator II and follows two young men, Lionel (Mescal) and David (O’Connor), in the shadows of World War I who are determined to record the lives, voices and music of Americans. As they begin to log the events, the two fall in love.

Director Oliver Hermanus said: “Paul and Josh are two of the most promising actors of their generation who will share with us deeply soulful performances.

“This is an unexpected love story that needs to be told — it is a journey through the life of America, across 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 the world over.”