Untitled Pharrell Williams musical film explained
Michel Gondry is directing a coming-of-age musical film produced by Pharrell Williams, tentatively titled Atlantis. Set in 1977, the film is semi-autobiographical and draws inspiration from Williams' childhood growing up in Virginia Beach's Atlantis Apartments.[1] The film will star Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry, Quinta Brunson, Janelle Monáe, Jaboukie Young-White, Tim Meadows, Anderson .Paak, and Missy Elliott.
Cast
Production
On March 27, 2017, it was announced that 20th Century Fox was developing a musical film titled Atlantis, which is inspired by Pharrell Williams' childhood growing up in Virginia Beach's Atlantis Apartments. Michael Mayer was set to direct, Martin Hynes was set to write the screenplay, and Williams, Mimi Valdés and Gil Netter were set to produce.[2] [3]
No further updates on the project were announced until March 21, 2024, when Michel Gondry replaced Mayer as the director of the now-untitled film, which moved to Universal Pictures. Steven Levenson was revealed to have written the screenplay with Hynes, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Da'Vine Joy Randolph were cast to lead the film.[4] In the following months, Halle Bailey, Brian Tyree Henry, and Missy Elliot were cast in April,[5] [6] [7] Janelle Monáe, Jaboukie Young-White, Tim Meadows, Jamilah Rosemond, and Jayson Lee were cast in May,[8] [9] and Quinta Brunson and Anderson .Paak were cast in June.[10]
Filming began in June 2024 in Virginia Beach, Virginia where the pier was closed to the public for the shoot,[11] where the cast was seen in 1970s attire.[12]
Notes and References
- Web site: 2024-04-05 . Pharrell Williams' untitled musical to film in Virginia . 2024-08-20 . News 3 WTKR Norfolk . en.
- Web site: Pharrell Williams-Inspired Movie Musical 'Atlantis' in the Works at Fox. McNary. Dave. March 27, 2017. Variety.
- News: Pharrell Williams's Life to Become a Movie Musical, 'Atlantis'. The New York Times. 28 March 2017. Shea. Christopher D..
- Web site: Kelvin Harrison Jr. To Lead Universal Musical From Michel Gondry, Pharrell Williams; Da’Vine Joy Randolph Circling – The Dish. Grobar. Matt. March 21, 2024. June 6, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.
- Web site: Halle Bailey Joins Kelvin Harrison Jr. In Universal's Musical From Michel Gondry & Pharrell Williams. Grobar. Matt. April 4, 2024. June 6, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.
- Web site: June 6, 2024 . April 24, 2024 . Matt . Grobar . Brian Tyree Henry Joins Uni's Pharrell Williams-Michel Gondry Musical . Deadline Hollywood.
- Web site: Missy Elliott Latest To Join Coming-Of-Age Musical From Michel Gondry, Pharrell Williams. Grobar. Matt. April 30, 2024. June 6, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.
- Web site: Janelle Monáe Boards Uni Musical From Michel Gondry, Pharrell Williams. Grobar. Matt. May 2, 2024. June 6, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.
- Web site: Tim Meadows, Jaboukie Young-White, Jamilah Rosemond & Jayson Lee Round Out Cast Of Michel Gondry-Pharrell Williams Musical. Grobar. Matt. May 10, 2024. June 6, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.
- Web site: Quinta Brunson & Anderson .Paak Join Pharrell Williams-Michel Gondry Musical From Universal. Grobar. Matt. June 5, 2024. June 6, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.
- Web site: Hood . John . Filming starts in Virginia Beach for Pharrell's upcoming movie . . en . June 25, 2024.
- News: Warren-Hicks . Colin . Virginia Beach Fishing Pier turned into a set for Pharrell’s new movie . . . June 25, 2024.