Morgan Neville's Lego Movie 'Piece By Piece' to Showcase the Life of a Musical Icon of Pharrell Williams
Jan 26, 2024
Pharrell Williams, a highly acclaimed artist with thirteen Grammy wins and two Oscars, will have his life story portrayed through Legos in the upcoming movie "Piece by Piece." The film is directed by Oscar winner Morgan Neville and is set to premiere in theaters on October 11th.
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Expressing his excitement on social media, the singer shared, "I never imagined that my childhood love of playing with Legos would lead to a movie about my own life. This just goes to show that anyone can accomplish their dreams... #PieceByPiece."
The film Piece by Piece is a collaboration between Neville and Caitrin Rogers of Tremolo Productions, as well as producers Pharrell Williams, Mimi Valdés, and Shani Saxon of i am OTHER. Jill Wilfert and Keith Malone are serving as executive producers for the LEGO Group.
Peter Kujawski, Chairman of Focus Features, expressed his admiration for Pharrell Williams and his significant impact on music, art, and fashion.
He believes that Williams' visionary spirit, when combined with the creativity of the LEGO brand and the direction of Morgan Neville, will create a truly unique and uplifting experience.
Kujawski hopes that the film will inspire audiences to dance, sing, and use their voices to actively shape the world they desire, one brick and one piece at a time.
Morgan Neville said that, Pharrell Williams approached me five years ago with the idea of using LEGO animation to tell his story, and I immediately knew it was a journey I wanted to embark on. I want to express my gratitude to our partners at Focus Features and the LEGO Group for believing in our ambitious mission. Together, we gathered a remarkable team of creative collaborators to create a groundbreaking film. I am eagerly anticipating the moment when people will get to see it.
Pharrell Williams expressed his excitement about partnering with me and described me as a legendary collaborator for his crazy vision of telling his story through LEGO bricks.
He appreciates Focus Features' willingness to collaborate and is honored to share this immersive experience with the world.
He believes that building with LEGO bricks fosters imagination and is amazed that something as simple as playing with these toys in childhood has now transformed into a movie about his life. He sees it as proof that anyone else can achieve their dreams too.
Pharrell Williams expressed his astonishment at finding the perfect collaborator, Morgan, to bring his imaginative story to life using LEGO bricks. He referred to Morgan as a legend and conveyed his gratitude towards Focus for their collaboration.
Pharrell felt honored to share his vision with the world and invite them into his unique universe. Reflecting on the journey, he highlighted how playing with LEGO as a child has now transformed into a movie about his life, showing that anyone has the potential to achieve their dreams.
Jill Wilfert, the Senior Vice President of Entertainment Partners and Content at the LEGO Group, said that Pharrell is a visionary who consistently pushes the boundaries of creativity, something that aligns closely with the LEGO Group's values.
Wilfert believes that the LEGO brick is the ultimate medium for creativity, allowing people to build, dismantle, and rebuild in limitless ways, mirroring Pharrell's own innovative mindset. Collaborating with Pharrell, along with filmmaker Morgan Neville and the remarkable team at Focus Features, has been an incredibly inspiring experience.
The combination of Pharrell's creativity and the LEGO brick is truly something extraordinary to witness. Williams and i am OTHER, Neville, and the Piece by Piece film are represented by WME.
