

Missy Elliott has joined the cast of an upcoming musical directed by Michel Gondry and produced by Pharrell Williams, set in 1977 Virginia Beach. The film, still untitled, is a coming-of-age story inspired by Pharrell Williams' childhood neighborhood. Elliott's role remains undisclosed, alongside an ensemble including Kelvin Harrison Jr., Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Halle Bailey, and Brian Tyree Henry. The project is under Universal Pictures, with Pharrell Williams also serving as a producer.