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by | Feb 25, 2018 | Pewee

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Michel Gondry is directing a coming-of-age musical film produced by Pharrell Williams. It draws inspiration from Williams' childhood growing up in the city's Atlantis Apartments. 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 21, 2024, it was announced that Michel Gondry was working on a new musical film alongside Pharrell Williams. Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Da'Vine Joy Randolph were cast as well.[1] In April 2024, Halle Bailey, Brian Tyree Henry, and Missy Elliot were cast.[2][3][4] In May 2024, Janelle Monáe, Jaboukie Young-White, Tim Meadows, Jamilah Rosemond, and Jayson Lee were cast.[5][6] In June 2024, Quinta Brunson and Anderson .Paak were cast.[7]

Filming began in June 2024 in Virginia Beach, Virginia where the pier was closed to the public for the shoot,[8] where the cast was seen in 1970s attire.[9]

References

  1. ^ Grobar, Matt (March 21, 2024). "Kelvin Harrison Jr. To Lead Universal Musical From Michel Gondry, Pharrell Williams; Da'Vine Joy Randolph Circling – The Dish". Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 4, 2024). "Halle Bailey Joins Kelvin Harrison Jr. In Universal's Musical From Michel Gondry & Pharrell Williams". Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 24, 2024). "Brian Tyree Henry Joins Uni's Pharrell Williams-Michel Gondry Musical". Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 30, 2024). "Missy Elliott Latest To Join Coming-Of-Age Musical From Michel Gondry, Pharrell Williams". Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 2, 2024). "Janelle Monáe Boards Uni Musical From Michel Gondry, Pharrell Williams". Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 10, 2024). "Tim Meadows, Jaboukie Young-White, Jamilah Rosemond & Jayson Lee Round Out Cast Of Michel Gondry-Pharrell Williams Musical". Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 5, 2024). "Quinta Brunson & Anderson .Paak Join Pharrell Williams-Michel Gondry Musical From Universal". Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  8. ^ Hood, John (June 25, 2024). "Filming starts in Virginia Beach for Pharrell's upcoming movie". WTKR.
  9. ^ Warren-Hicks, Colin (June 25, 2024). "Virginia Beach Fishing Pier turned into a set for Pharrell's new movie". The Virginian-Pilot – via MSN.
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