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Janelle Monáe Joins Pharrell Williams’ Coming-Of-Age Musical Cast

The “Age of Pleasure” singer will light up the screen alongside Halle Bailey, Missy Elliott, and more!

Singer, actress, and all-around sensation Janelle Monáe is set to grace the cast of Pharrell Williams' latest musical endeavor, as reported by Variety. This musical delves into his own coming-of-age tale set in the vibrant summer of 1977 in Virginia Beach, drawing inspiration from his nostalgic memories of the Atlantis Apartments, his childhood neighborhood. She will be joining the likes of Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry and Missy Elliott in the film.

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