Legenary Free-Soloist Alex Honnold to Star in Upcoming Climbing Horror Film

Alex Honnold has free soloed El Cap. He’s defied death in real life. Now he’s about to face something even more sinister— a mysterious force? As if climbing wasn't difficult enough already.

Legendary climber Alex Honnold is starring in the upcoming horror-thriller The Sound, a (goofy) film that blends high-stakes alpine adventure with psychological suspense. Honnold plays himself.

According to IMDb, The Sound follows a group of climbers attempting a bold ascent of a long-forbidden wall. What starts as an ambitious mission quickly turns into a survival nightmare as they face an unseen force “that toys with them.”

While Honnold is no stranger to the screen—his Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo made him a household name—The Sound marks a rare move into scripted storytelling for the world’s most famous free-soloist.

Hopefully the Hollywood payday can fund more solar panels!