Janelle Monáe Joins Universal’s Untitled Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry Musical Project
¡Amigos y amigas! Prepare for some sizzling news from the entertainment world. Janelle Monáe, a true reina of rhythm, is all set to dazzle us by joining the stellar cast of Universal Pictures' latest and unnamed musical marvel, directed by visionary Michel Gondry and inspired by the life of none other than Pharrell Williams.
This hot project will be a musical journey set in the vibra of Virginia Beach during the summer of ‘77. Imagine, amigos, being transported back to the era of big dreams in the Atlantis Apartments, the very place where Williams spent his childhood years. This film promises to be a conmovedor tribute to the roots that shaped him.
Janelle, known not just for her electrifying music but also for her powerful acting chops, will be sharing the screen with an impressive ensemble including Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry, and the legendary Missy Elliott. Talento puro, eh?
The dirección of this coming-of-age musical will be in the creative hands of Michel Gondry, who will bring his unique flair to a script penned by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson. As for the producción, Pharrell Williams alongside Mimi Valdés will helm it through i am OTHER, with Gil Netter adding his magic touch through Gil Netter Productions.
From the corridors of Universal, Senior VP of Production Development, Ryan Jones, together with Director of Production Development, Christine Sun, will oversee this jugoso project ensuring everything ticks just right.
Ah, but let’s chat a bit more about nuestra estrella, Janelle Monáe. Her acting résumé is nada short of impresionante, featuring gems like “Moonlight,” “Lady and the Tramp,” “Harriet,” “The Glorias,” and “Antebellum.” And who could forget her remarkable role in “Hidden Figures?” For this performance, she and her co-stars snagged a Screen Actors Guild Award for their outstanding ensemble work. And just last year, bravo qué tal, she captivated us alongside Daniel Craig in “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” picking up a National Board of Review Award and sharing a Critics’ Choice Movie Award with the ensemble. Plus, she's got a Children’s and Family Emmy Award under her belt for her brilliant writing on “We the People.”
When it comes to la música, Janelle’s albums like “The ArchAndroid,” “The Electric Lady,” “Dirty Computer,” and “The Age of Pleasure” have been nothing short of revolutionary, earning her a grand total of 10 Grammy nominations.
Represented by the stars of management like WME, ID PR, Wondaland Management’s Mikael Moore and Kelli Andrews, and with legal wizards like Ben Rubinfeld and Matthew Johnson steering her contractual ship, Janelle Monáe is indeed poised for more dazzle.
So, mi gente, as we await more chisme on this project, let’s prep our popcorns y refrescos. This musical promete ser un espectáculo that will not only entertain but inspire, taking us through a journey flavored with a bit of nostalgia, mucho talento, and a whole lot of corazón. Stay tuned, porque this is going to be one fabuloso ride!
