AceShowbiz - In an unexpected turn of events, the movie musical "Golden," based on Pharrell Williams' childhood, has been permanently shelved. The film was directed by Michel Gondry, known for his work on "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."

"Golden" had gathered a stellar cast was axed while in the post-production phase. both Williams and Gondry announced that they will not be able to deliver the film, citing an inability to fulfill their original vision.

"When all of us got into the editing room we collectively decided there wasn't a path forward to tell the version of this story that we originally envisioned. We appreciate all the hard work of the talented cast and crew. While we're disappointed we can't deliver this film, we have incredible partners at Universal and will collaborate in a different capacity again soon," Williams and Gondry said in a joint statement.

Originally titled "Atlantis," the musical was set during Williams' formative years in the 1970s in Virginia Beach. The name "Golden" was inspired by the Atlantis Apartments, the neighborhood where Williams grew up. The cast included Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Brian Tyree Henry, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Janelle Monae, Missy Elliott, Quinta Brunson, Anderson .Paak, and Jaboukie Young-White.

The project promised to be "a coming-of-age story about self-discovery and pursuing your dreams" and, in Williams' words to Empire magazine, "so much more magical than that. It's a celebration of Black life, Black culture, and most importantly, Black joy." Unfortunately, creative differences during the editing process led to the decision to halt the project entirely.

Universal Pictures, which financed "Golden" and had initially set a release date for May 5, confirmed the movie would not be shopped to other buyers. This decision will reportedly cost the studio around $20 million in production costs. Despite this setback, all parties involved in the production were compensated for their work.

Despite this setback, Pharrell Williams remains a significant creative force, having recently contributed music to Tyler Perry's Netflix film "The Six Triple Eight." He also maintains a strong relationship with Universal, having produced the hit song "Happy" for the "Despicable Me" franchise and the Lego-based documentary "Piece by Piece," which grossed over $10 million worldwide.

Meanwhile, Michel Gondry is set to premiere his animated feature, "Maya, Give Me a Title," at this year's Berlin Film Festival.

While "Golden" may never illuminate theater screens, fans can look forward to future projects that showcase their unfulfilled vision in new and exciting ways.