Piece by Piece movie storyline. Piece by Piece is an unparalleled motion picture experience that captures the magic and brilliance of Pharrell Williams’ creative genius, one LEGO® brick at a time. Uninterested in making a traditional film about his life, Pharrell set out to tell his story in a way that would set audience’s imaginations free. Developed from his singular vision, Piece by Piece defies genres and expectations to transport audiences into a LEGO world where anything is possible.
Piece by Piece is an American animated epic biographical musical drama film directed by Morgan Neville. It tells the story of the life of American musician Pharrell Williams in the style of Lego animation, making it the fifth theatrical Lego film and the first following the end of Warner Bros. Pictures’ run of the film series, beginning Universal Pictures’ run as holder of the Lego film rights. Williams also serves as a producer. Piece by Piece was released theatrically by Focus Features, with Universal Pictures serving as the international distributor on October 11, 2024.
About the Production
The life of singer and producer Pharrell Williams is told through LEGO pieces in this animated feature debut from Morgan Neville, featuring the voices of Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay-Z.
Charting Pharrell Williams’ vibrant career with a conventional documentary would have never been satisfying enough. Fittingly, Piece by Piece tells his story entirely with LEGO, for a bright, bouncy, and energetic treatment that captures the multi-hyphenate musician’s unyielding creative spirit.
The film takes us through Pharrell’s spirited upbringing in Virginia, his first job at a record label, the start of production duo the Neptunes with Chad Hugo, the formation of the band N.E.R.D., and beyond.
When nobody wants to give him a shot as a singer and performer, Pharrell pivots to producing, giving him new fuel that blasts him into orbit, working with artists like Gwen Stefani, Jay-Z, and Snoop Dogg, all also presented in LEGO form and who talk about Pharrell’s unique vision and golden touch. But, as the film also shows, being in the stratosphere doesn’t come without a cost.
With Piece by Piece, Oscar-winning documentarian Morgan Neville adds another feather to an already prolific directing career. Here, he represents Pharrell’s signature beats as little LEGO sculptures. They pop and come to life as his songs develop before exploding into hits familiar as Pharrell tracks as well as some not necessarily attributed to him. Brimming with charm and visual panache, Piece by Piece is a sensory delight.
Piece by Piece (2024)
Directed by: Morgan Neville
Starring: Pharrell Williams, Morgan Neville, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg
Production Design by: Ereny Hanna
Film Editing by: Aaron Wickenden
Art Direction by: Susan Bin
Visual Effects by: Serhii Stoliarov
Animation Department: Emily Kimes
Music by: Jeff Danna
MPAA Rating: PG for language, some suggestive material and thematic elements..
Distributed by: Focus Features (United States), Universal Pictures (International)
Release Date: October 11, 2024
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