One teenager’s collision course with an unavoidable fate highlights the Hulu original “The Ultimate Playlist of Noise.” The film revolves around a high school senior whose world is turned upside down by a serious diagnosis. What unfolds afterward is a quest to create something lasting, ultimately finding meaning in the very things he took for granted.
Directed by Bennett Lasseter and written by Mitchell Winkie, ‘Noise’ is yet another addition to the growing list of originals for the service. Its focus on young romance as well as the challenges to life’s usual path is nothing new, but the malady and resulting quest take the story in a different direction. The choice of two emerging stars as leads also stands out among the usual genre stars who have dominated recently. Madeline Brewer has won acclaim for her performance in “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The dramatic arcs of the series are a perfect step forward for her turn as the musician who steps into a new life. “Euphoria” actor Keean Johnson proves to be his own force as the popular HBO series continues to find its dramatic footing.
The Film’s Official Synopsis:
“…the film follows Marcus (Keean Johnson), 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 recording “The Ultimate Playlist of Noise” – a bucket list of all his favorite sounds. Once he sets out, he meets Wendy (Madeline Brewer), a wildly charming, struggling musician who is trying to escape to New York for her chance at a life-changing opportunity. Together they check off his list as they make their way across the country, until painful revelations force Marcus to face reality and his future without sound.”
Jeremy Garelick, Michael Schade, Ryan Bennett, Will Phelps are producing “The Ultimate Playlist of Noise” along with Mickey Liddell and Pete Shilaimon from LD Entertainment. The film premieres on January 15, 2021, on Hulu. Get your first look below.
