Raye Joins ‘Lizard Music’ — and Composes the Score Herself

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Grammy winner Raye is taking on two roles in “Lizard Music”: She lends her voice to a character and writes original music for the film. As a result, she is involved in Benny Safdie’s project not only as an actor but also in shaping its sound.

For viewers, that means Raye’s contribution goes beyond a single musical performance or a brief appearance on screen. She will be part of both the world of characters and the music. The United Artists project has been announced as a hybrid of live action and CGI.

Raye Lends Her Voice to a Character

The speaking role

Raye has been announced as the voice of a character in “Lizard Music.” The character’s name and precise function in the story were not revealed with the announcement. What is certain is that her voice belongs to this film project, which combines live action with computer-animated elements.

It is precisely these unanswered details that make her dual contribution interesting. Raye speaks a character while also composing her own music for the same film. Both her performance and part of the original music are therefore tied to the project.

The Actress Is Composing the Original Music

A dual commitment

The key new aspect is Raye’s connection between the character and the original music. She does not merely appear as a voice actor; she composes her own music for “Lizard Music.” The singer thus has a direct creative influence on two levels of the film.

So far, the announcement has not named any specific music tracks or soundtrack sequences. It also remains unclear how, if at all, her character and the music she composes are connected in terms of content or dramatic structure. The division of roles is clear: Raye is working on both a character’s voice and the original music.

This also distinguishes the film from a purely musical project. “Lizard Music” is being described not merely as a film accompanied by music, but as a project in which one of the actresses is responsible for her own contribution to the score.

Live Action and CGI Define the Format

The visual concept

“Lizard Music” is a live-action/CGI hybrid. Real actors are set to appear alongside computer-animated elements. The announced format suits Raye’s speaking role: A character is characterized through her voice, while the film relies on a combination of real and digital imagery.

The report does not explain exactly how the CGI elements are designed or in which scenes they will be used. Raye’s character is not described in greater detail either. What is certain is the production framework: Benny Safdie is behind the film, United Artists is producing it, and the combination of live action and CGI forms its announced format.

Dwayne Johnson Is a Star and Producer

The cast announced so far

Raye is joining a roster of names that have already been announced. Dwayne Johnson has been named as both a star and a producer. Other actors include Theo Leber, Alicia Silverstone, Tim Heidecker, Arya Parvathi and Regina Hall.

The cast already spreads the responsibilities across several levels: Raye is a voice actor and composer, Johnson acts and produces, and the other named performers have been announced as cast members. The report does not reveal which characters they will each play.

The Team Is Set, but Key Details Remain Unannounced

What is already confirmed

Confirmed are Benny Safdie’s project at United Artists, the cast featuring Raye and Johnson, and the hybrid format combining live action and CGI. The release date, running time, plot, name of Raye’s character and content of her original music all remain unknown.

For Raye’s fans, the announcement therefore amounts to more than just another film role: It places her in two central positions — in front of the camera or behind the voice, and in the composition process. Deadline is reporting on a project in which the cast, music and film format are already becoming more visible than the story and release date.