About The Ultimate Playlist of Noise

The Ultimate Playlist of Noise is an American film directed by Bennett Lasseter and released on Hulu in 2021. The story revolves around Marcus, an audio-obsessed high school senior, who learns he must undergo brain surgery that will render him deaf. He decides to seize control of his fate by creating a ‘bucket list’ of all his favorite sounds. It’s a heartwarming and emotional trip down the auditory lane.

Making / Production

Directed by Bennet Lasseter, this movie was initially premiered on Hulu. The screenplay is written by Mitchell Winkie and the film is produced by Jeremy Garelick and Will Phelps under the banner of Hulu.

Actors

• Keean Johnson as Marcus, he delivered an evoking performance portraying the audio-obsessed teenager.
• Madeline Brewer as Wendy, portrayed the confident and free-spirited love interest of Marcus with great finesse.
• Oliver Cooper as Peter, delivered an solid performance as Marcus's supportive friend.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film includes an extensive playlist, paying homage to the role sound plays in our everyday life.
• Keean Johnson, who played the lead role, actually learned sign language for his role.

Quotes

• "Every sound is like a fossil of what it used to be. It's a piece of time that got trapped." - Marcus
• "Noise is just unwanted sound." - Marcus

Music, Soundtrack

• The Ultimate Playlist of Noise features a compelling soundtrack including artists like Death Cab For Cutie and The Strokes.
• The score was composed by Erick Schroder, providing an immersive auditory experience complimenting this audio-centric film.