Pharrell Williams Premieres LEGO Biopic 'Piece by Piece' at Toronto

Pharrell Williams debuted his animated biopic 'Piece by Piece' at the Toronto International Film Festival. Using LEGO characters, the film narrates Pharrell's life story, featuring voices from Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay-Z. Directed by Morgan Neville, the film aims to universalize Pharrell's journey.

The Toronto International Film Festival saw the world premiere of Pharrell Williams' animated biopic 'Piece by Piece' on Tuesday, which features LEGO block representations of the artist and key figures in his life.

Pharrell, alongside fellow stars Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay-Z, voice characters in the film which vividly portrays his upbringing and illustrious career using animation to broaden its global appeal. Pharrell highlighted that LEGO characters helped avoid cliched storytelling and made the narrative more relatable to marginalized communities.

Director Morgan Neville stressed that Pharrell's unique vision made him a compelling subject. Neville, noted for his documentaries on musical artists, found animation fitting to depict Pharrell's synesthesia, where he perceives music as colorful visuals. Pharrell also contributed an original song for the biopic, expressing his inclusive dream for the world's diverse communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)