The Boys Sound Designer Russell Topal on Final Seasons, "King of Hell" Sequence, and Working with Eric Kripke
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Tom Chang
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Summary
Sound designer Russell Topal discusses his work on the final two seasons of The Boys, including a standout "King of Hell" sequence that he compares to Stranger Things. He reflects on his 15-year career working with showrunner Eric Kripke, his approach to sound design for superhero content, and his experiences across numerous notable projects including Rick & Morty, BoJack Horseman, and Outlander.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe 'King of Hell' sequence was our Stranger Things moment — it had this otherworldly, dimensional feel that required a completely different sonic palette.
Working with Kripke is incredible because he understands how sound can elevate a scene beyond what's on the page.
After 15 years and over 125 projects, I've learned that the best sound design is the kind the audience feels but doesn't necessarily notice.
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