VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It appears another of Pharrell Williams’ projects is not going through as planned.
The movie originally titled “Atlantis” then “Golden," has been cancelled in post-production, according to Variety.
A spokesperson for the Virginia Film Office tells News 3 the reports are true. Virginia Film Office Director Andy Edmunds released the following statement to us following the movie's cancellation:
“We are extremely disappointed that the movie will not make it to a global audience.
This is no reflection on the hundreds of people in Virginia who worked tirelessly on this project. The work on the ground was amazing. We are grateful for the jobs and significant economic impact this endeavor brought to the Commonwealth.
Artists often take big swings at a vision. If the final result does not meet their expectation, they can choose to either share it anyway, or shred the canvas and try again; if they can afford to do so.
Pharrell Williams is a creative force of nature. Our industry is always ready for the next challenge and opportunity he may launch.“
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The movie was set in the 70s and was about Pharrell’s life in Virginia Beach.
The movie reportedly did not live up to the expectations of the director and producers.
This comes not long after the City of Virginia Beach recently cancelled Pharrell’s Something in the Water music festival when organizers did not meet several required deadlines.
Pharrell's LEGO movie, "Piece by Piece" was released in October. It was an animated movie about his life story.
