"The Wheel of Time" Sound Team Explores Crafting a Realistic World through Sound

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In this segment of "SoundShow: Creating a New Sound Universe for The Wheel of Time," Sound Designers Luke Gentry, Ben Meechan, and Supervising Sound Editor Matt Skelding emphasize the significance of effective communication. They further explore the intricacies of constructing a convincing world within "The Wheel of Time" by employing diverse layers and sounds, prioritizing originality. They discuss how strategic use of silence can enhance tension and unease. Additionally, the team underscores the importance of collaborative efforts across departments to enrich both the visual and sonic aspects of the narrative.
Panelists:
Luke Gentry is an Emmy-nominated sound designer based in London. His extensive experience ranges from TV and games to independent films and iconic studio features. A frequent collaborator with Guy Ritchie, Luke sound designed Disney’s 2019 remake of Aladdin and The Gentlemen. His recent work includes sound designing Amazon’s fantasy drama series The Wheel of Time; and he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing as the sound designer of Netflix’s award-winning animated miniseries Watership Down.
His credits further include sound designing Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, The Hitman's Bodyguard, Warner Bros.’ Tomb Raider, and the horror thriller The Ritual, and FX editing Wrath of Man.
Ben Meechan is a UK-based sound designer with over 18 years of industry experience. From Mission Impossible: Fallout to Edgar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Ben is no stranger to innovative sound design and hard-hitting effects. In 2022, his work as the sound designer of Wright’s Last Night in Soho earned Ben a spot on the Oscar shortlist for Sound. His recent credits further include sound designing Amazon’s fantasy drama series The Wheel of Time and Showtime’s upcoming sci-fi series The Man Who Fell to Earth developed by Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet, based on the 1963 novel by Walter Tevis.
Matt Skelding is an Emmy-winning supervising sound editor based in London. With over 20 years of industry experience, he has worked on a diverse array of projects ranging from studio features (Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil) to award-winning television and independent films (Peaky Blinders, The Danish Girl and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri). Most recently, Matt served as the supervising sound editor of Amazon’s fantasy drama series The Wheel of Time, prior to which he headed the sound team for Seasons 1 and 2 of TNT’s The Alienist. He is currently the co-supervising sound editor of Netflix’s upcoming film Matilda.
His work on Netflix’s hit series Black Mirror earned him an Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing on a Limited Series, as well as a Golden Reel Award from Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE).
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