Pharrell Williams' biopic in collaboration with LEGO
The latest eccentric idea from the creative director of Louis Vuitton
January 29th, 2024
Pharrell Williams is undoubtedly one of the most multifaceted creative figures of our time, and over the years, he has redefined the concept of a "contemporary artist," making eclecticism his strength. A creative journey that, on its own, would be deserving of a cinematic adaptation, explored in all its facets, but now it adds a new aspect: it has been announced that Williams' life will become a biopic to be presented in the United States on October 11. It won't be a classic biographical film, but an animated film created in collaboration with LEGO titled Piece by Piece, produced by his creative collective and record label I am OTHER with the assistance of the production company Focus Features.
To narrate the ups and downs and curiosities of his life, Pharrell immediately dismissed the idea of doing it conventionally. Following the official release date announcement, Peter Kujawski, president of Focus Features, shared these words: "Pharrell is a true pioneer whose influence in music, art, and fashion continually shapes global culture with an undeniable sense of joy. In collaboration with the inimitable Morgan Neville and the limitless creativity of the Lego brand, his visionary spirit comes to life in a completely unique and uplifting way. It will inspire everyone to dance, sing, and use their voice to build the world they want to see, brick by brick and piece by piece."
So, for the first time, a celebrity's life will be staged by LEGO characters, and, most likely, there will be surprises that Pharrell and his team will choose to make the film even more memorable. The keenest among the viewers, for example, may have noticed that in the poster, his character is already wearing a Damier "pixelated" decorated suit that dominated his first collection for Louis Vuitton, suggesting that the film project was already underway during the runway show. Among other marketing operations, we could expect to see a wide selection of merchandise and items created in collaboration with the toy company. In short, if everything Pharrell touches turns to gold, why not speculate that LEGO too could experience a moment of hype?