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A musical inspired by Pharrell Williamsâ childhood in Virginia Beach has surfaced at Fox. The project, Atlantis, is being described as a Romeo and Juliet style story (with a music element) that will be directed by Tony-winning, Broadway veteran Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, American Idiot).
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The 10-time Grammy winner has left an indelible mark on music with countless hits and is now putting his Midas touch in the film world, having been nominated for an Oscar in 2014 for his track âHappyâ from Despicable Me 2 and serving as a producer on the Oscar-nominated Hidden Figures last year.Â
