Set in the late 1920s during the transition from silent films to talkies, the narrative thrusts into the lives of several characters caught in the whirlwind of Hollywood's golden era. At the story's heart is a matinee idol whose popularity is on the wane with the advent of sound in cinema, an ambitious young actress whose star is on the rise, and a collection of other industry players including studio executives, screenwriters, and a jazz trumpeter. These individuals chase their dreams in an industry on the edge of monumental change, embodying the decadence, excess, and ambition of the period.

As they navigate the treacherous waters of fame, their stories intertwine, and their fortunes are tested. The once-celebrated leading man grapples with his fading relevance, while the ingenue finds her meteoric ascent filled with as much peril as promise. The backdrop is a city that is relentlessly forward-moving, painting a picture of the era's ruthless nature where only the most tenacious may hold onto success. The arrival of sound technology poses both an opportunity and a threat, making and breaking legacies within the buzzing cosmos of old Hollywood.