Ansel Elgort, who had previously broken out in the romantic drama The Fault in Our Stars , completely transformed his image by stepping into the shoes of the cool, quiet, and musical Baby. Elgort's performance is remarkably contained; Baby speaks very little, often letting his music and his actions do the talking. Yet, his character's internal turmoil, desire for freedom, and blossoming love for Debora are conveyed with immense depth and charm. Elgort performed many of his own driving stunts after rigorous training, but the most dangerous maneuvers were left to the professionals.
For most movies, the score is written after the film is shot. For Baby Driver , the soundtrack was the script. Edgar Wright legally cleared the rights to all 30+ songs before a single camera rolled. He wrote the screenplay around the tracks, utilizing everything from the classic rock of Queen to the golden-era hip-hop of Run the Jewels. The music serves as Baby’s emotional barometer: the baby driver