Pharrell Williams has set up the upbeat gospel series “Voices of Fire” at Netflix. The project will launch on the service later in 2020.
The unscripted series will follow the musician’s uncle, Bishop Ezekiel Williams, who was a well-respected musical genius in the area of Hampton Roads, Virginia. The project centers around the town as it builds one of the world’s most inspiring gospel choirs.
The bishop and his core team of influential gospel leaders will venture out into Hampton Roads to find undiscovered talent, and with the belief that diverse backstories can give their collective voice a greater meaning.
The group will be searching for people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. Pharrell and the bishop announced news of the series during a conversation at Essence Festival this weekend.
Pharrell will appear on camera and serve as an executive producer through his multi-media company I Am Other. Mimi Valdes, Arthur Smith, Frank Sinton and Bianca Barnes-Williams will executive produce.
Source: Variety
