Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry's Musical 'Golden' Permanently Shelved

The coming-of-age film inspired by Pharrell Williams' childhood will not be completed or released after creative challenges in post-production.

The movie 'Golden,' directed by Michel Gondry and inspired by Pharrell Williams' upbringing, was scrapped during post-production due to creative difficulties.
Originally titled 'Atlantis,' the film was set in Virginia Beach in 1977 and celebrated Black life, culture, and joy through a coming-of-age narrative.
Universal Pictures financed the project and will absorb approximately $20 million in production costs, with no plans to release or shop the film to other buyers.
The star-studded cast included Halle Bailey, Missy Elliott, Janelle Monáe, Anderson .Paak, and recent Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry stated they could not achieve their original vision for the film, but expressed gratitude to the cast, crew, and Universal for their collaboration.