Producer Will Packer has made a significant impact in the film industry, earning a reputation as one of the top blockbuster hit makers in Hollywood. With a remarkable eight films opening at number one at the box office, Packer is one of the few African American producers to achieve this impressive feat.
His impressive filmography includes Ride Along 2, No Good Deed, Think Like a Man Too, Ride Along, Think Like a Man, Takers, Obsessed, and Stomp the Yard. In 2015, Packer served as an executive producer on the highly successful biopic Straight Outta Compton, which tells the story of the rap group N.W.A and opened at number one at the box office, grossing over $200 million to date.
In addition to his film work, Packer has also ventured into television, serving as an executive producer on the remake of the classic TV series Roots for A&E Networks, as well as the new comedy series Uncle Buck for ABC, starring Mike Epps and Nia Long.
Packer has secured overall film and television deals with Universal Studios and Universal Television, and is a member of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. His impressive credentials have also earned him a spot on the cover of Essence and Black Enterprise magazines, as well as several high-profile magazine lists, including Variety's 10 Producers to Watch, Jet's Who's Hot To Watch, and Ebony's prestigious Power 100 List.
Packer's academic achievements are equally impressive, as he is a magna cum laude graduate of Florida A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Currently, Packer is in post-production on the film Almost Christmas, starring Gabrielle Union and Danny Glover, which is set to debut on November 11, 2016. He is also filming Jacob's Ladder, starring Michael Ealy, and Girl Trip, starring Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Regina Hall.
