Pharrell Releasing Lego-Inspired Biopic ‘Piece By Piece’ In Theaters
Pharrell Williams is set to tell his life story with Legos and Focus Features in his new biopic, Piece By Piece. The musician took to Instagram on Friday (Jan. 26) to drop a teaser poster for the film set to release on Oct. 11.
Williams’ poster includes a picture of golden Lego blocks being built, ending in Williams walking and donning his Louis Vuitton “Damoflage” print. “Who would’ve thought that playing with Legos as a kid would evolve into a movie about my life,” he typed before alluding to his 2006 deep cut, “You Can Do It Too.” “It’s proof that anyone else can do it too… #PieceByPiece.”
According to Deadline, the film will be produced by Oscar Award-winner Morgan Neville and Caitrin Rogers in tandem with i am OTHER run by Williams, Shani Saxon, and Mimi Valdés. The Lego Group’s Jill Wilfert and Keith Malone will executive produce the biopic. Focus Features Chairman Peter Kujawski spoke about the work in an official press release. He talked about his love for Skateboard’s P’s creativity and passion to inspire.
“Pharrell Williams is a true trailblazer whose influence across music, art, and fashion continually reshapes global culture with an undeniable sense of joy,” he said. “In partnering with the inimitable Morgan Neville and the limitless creativity of the Lego brand his visionary spirit comes to life in a wholly unique and uplifting way that will inspire everyone to dance, to sing, and to use their voice to build the world they want to see, brick by brick, and piece by piece.”
Neville opened up about the moment Pharrell came to them with the idea. Morgan expressed that they were blown away by the concept and immediately got to work.
“Five years ago, Pharrell Williams approached me with the idea of helping him tell his story through Lego animation. It was one of those rare moments where I knew in a second that this was a journey I wanted to go on. I’m grateful to our partners at Focus Features and at the Lego Group for their belief in our crazy mission. We assembled an incredible team of creative collaborators to help make a new type of film. I can’t wait for people to see it.”
Jill Wilfert, SVP of Entertainment Partners and Content at the Lego Group, expressed her excitement to work with P. She asserted that Legos are “the ultimate creative medium” and it made sense that he would want to use the toy to tell his story.
“Pharrell is a true visionary and is someone who continually pushes the boundaries of what creativity means; something very close to our hearts here at the Lego Group. We believe the Lego brick is the ultimate creative medium, allowing people to build, unbuild and rebuild in as many ways as they can imagine, mirroring how Pharrell has continually innovated in his own life.
“Getting the opportunity to partner with him; with an incredible storyteller like Morgan Neville; and the wonderful team at Focus Features has been truly inspiring. The combined creativity of Pharrell and the Lego brick is truly something special to see come together.”
Piece By Piece will be released in theaters on Oct. 11.
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