Paul Mescal & Josh O’Connor: ‘The History of Sound’ Cannes Interview
- CANNES, France—Actor Paul Mescal, fresh from an Oscar nomination for "Aftersun" and a role in "Gladiator 2," discussed his new film, "The History of Sound," at the Cannes...
- Mescal shared insights into creating on-screen chemistry with O'Connor in the intimate drama.
- Hermanus spoke about bringing the touching narrative to life on the screen.
Paul Mescal Discusses “History of Sound” at Cannes Film Festival
Updated June 7, 2025
CANNES, France—Actor Paul Mescal, fresh from an Oscar nomination for “Aftersun” and a role in “Gladiator 2,” discussed his new film, “The History of Sound,” at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, directed by oliver Hermanus, tells a gay love story, also starring Josh O’Connor.
Mescal shared insights into creating on-screen chemistry with O’Connor in the intimate drama. The film explores themes of love and memory.
Hermanus spoke about bringing the touching narrative to life on the screen. Eve Jackson interviewed both Mescal and Hermanus at the festival.
What’s next
Audiences eagerly await the release of “the History of Sound” to witness the on-screen dynamic between Mescal and O’Connor and experiance Hermanus’s storytelling.