Grammy-winning artist Missy Elliott joins Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry‘s upcoming musical for Universal Pictures. The film, set in 1977 Virginia Beach, is a coming-of-age story inspired by Williams‘ childhood. Details about Elliott’s role and other cast members are kept secret.
This marks Elliott’s return to film, having appeared in projects like Star and Honey. She’s also set to embark on her first headlining tour, Out Of This World – The Missy Elliott Experience, starting July 4.
*deadline.com