Grammy-winning hip-hop and R&B artist Missy Elliott has been tapped for a job in director Michel Gondry and producer Pharrell Williams‘ new, untitled characteristic for Common Photos.
Particulars as to her position are beneath wraps, as are all roles to date. Set in Virginia Seashore in the summertime of 1977, the movie is described as a coming-of-age musical impressed by the town’s Atlantis Residences and the neighborhood the place Williams grew up.
As beforehand introduced, Kelvin Harrison Jr. leads an ensemble that additionally consists of The Holdovers Oscar winner Da’Vine Pleasure Randolph, Halle Bailey, and Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry. Written by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson, the movie might be produced by Williams and Mimi Valdés for i’m OTHER, in addition to Gil Netter for Gil Netter Productions. Common’s Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Growth Ryan Jones and Director of Manufacturing Growth Christine Solar are overseeing the undertaking for the studio.
Final 12 months turning into the primary feminine hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame, Elliott is likely one of the solely feminine rappers ever to place out six studio albums licensed platinum or higher. Whereas she’s not labored that always in movie and tv over the course of her decades-long profession, she has been seen on Fox’s Star and within the dance-themed characteristic Honey reverse Jessica Alba. Moreover, she’s featured in docs together with Fade to Black, taking a look at Jay-Z’s farewell live performance at Madison Sq. Backyard, and the sneaker culture-focused Only for Kicks.
On July 4, Elliott hits the highway with Out Of This World – The Missy Elliott Expertise, her first-ever headlining tour, which can see her carry out in 24 cities alongside the likes of Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland. The artist is repped by Mona Scott-Younger of Monami Administration and Singh, Singh & Trauben.