Original Sound (2026 film)
Original Sound is a 2026 American drama film directed by Gregory Jbara and written by Adam Seidel, based on Seidel's 2019 Off-Broadway play of the same name. The film stars David Lambert, Laura Marano, Eric Stoltz, Bridget Moynahan, Ari Notartomaso, Luis Antonio Ramos, and Constantine Maroulis. It was released in United States theaters on April 24, 2026, by Cromono International.
Plot
The film follows Danny Solis, a beat maker whose track is stolen by rising pop star Ryan Reed. After the theft is exposed, Ryan's manager arranges a collaboration between the two, bringing Danny into Manhattan's music scene.
Cast
The film's cast includes the following performers:
- David Lambert as Danny Solis
- Laura Marano as Ryan Reed
- Eric Stoltz as Jake Colburn
- Bridget Moynahan as Linda Summers Weiss
- Ari Notartomaso
- Luis Antonio Ramos
- Constantine Maroulis
Production
In 2019, Seidel's play Original Sound premiered Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre, opening on May 9 after previews began on April 30. In February 2026, Playbill reported that the play had been adapted into a feature film, with Seidel writing the screenplay and Jbara making his screen directorial debut. The production team includes producers Julie Crosby and David Youse, cinematographer Sarah Brandes, editor Soojin Chung, production designer Sadra Tehrani, and composers Erik Blicker and Glenn Schloss. Filming wrapped in October 2024.
Release
First-look stills from the film were published by Playbill on February 26, 2026, and the official trailer was released on February 27, 2026. The film was theatrically released in the United States on April 24, 2026. Its official website advertises an exclusive theatrical release, while The Numbers lists it as a limited domestic release from Cromono International.