Will Packer Talks The Movie Industry & The New Season of The Show 'Being Mary Jane'

Will Packer, producer of blockbuster hits like Ride Along, discusses working as a black producer in Hollywood.
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[@kareneverett125]

Will Packer - so talented and so much energy, great personality !!!!

[@tiki7501]

I love how long this interview was. It was really good and informational. In love description of his next movie 'chocolate hangover and bridesmaids'. I'm looking forward to that and I will be watching Being Mary Jane

[@Amorantasia1]

I love his personality 😂 He could take Envy's spot 👌🏾

[@Livelife95ify]

Leave Envy alone !!!Loool Hosting the Breakfast club would be a "professional demotion" for William Packard. I do agree with you that envy needs to upgrade is hosting skills.

[@Dakid4rmdade]

Amor Antasia nice KZbin channel 👍🏿

[@thatlsk]

Amor Antasia A chipmunk could take Envy's spot.

[@Livelife95ify]

+Jimmy Two-Times Jimmy really? ??

[@mikedabeast360]

Jimmy Two-Times Thirsty niggas get it together. It's 2017 bruh!!!

[@Amorantasia1]

Def the best advice for us trying to break into film or the media industry in general 👌🏾

[@Kimmica20]

Great interview. I've seen the movies that he produced, but never got a chance to see him being interviewed. This man has a good head on his shoulders.

[@theoryoak5618]

i love his perspective. he knows how to not get distracted with various narratives. he sticks to important points and movements. doesn't get up in the circular convo's. keep doing what you are doing sir!

[@taheelinfinity123]

"Never judge a book by its cover", I almost didn't watch this video, and it end up being a very interesting interview..

[@seandafny]

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[@jllshov]

Taheel Jagun yep...me too

[@14axel14]

SAME I was like who? And turns out he's the smartest person to walk into this studio

[@darkpathsoldier567]

Taheel Jagun for real though!

[@ishashanee87]

Taheel Jagun totally agree

[@fymobrolo]

My man Obama had Hennessy and Chicken n Waffles at the White House. 😂😂

[@jkdortch2308]

I SURE ALOT OF PRESIDENTS DID THAT don't be small minded

[@seandafny]

+joann dortch party pooper

[@fymobrolo]

joann dortch you should have kept that 2 cents in your pocket

[@galvincaine]

rolando frias with a gay party lol

[@calvinbrown592]

Love will packer,he's a hit maker, and everything he do is real

[@zawardo7264]

He directed GIRLS TRIP!!! Hello!! How amazing!!!

[@TheConnection]

Need more black producers, directors, and writers who can compete at a high level in Hollywood.

[@obinnambachu7631]

amazing interview. looking forward to being mary jane and more quality films like hidden figures and moonlight

[@gates3276]

Great interview! Hard work pays off.

[@jdxo1163]

TBC should interview orlando brown lmaoo

[@thegodinhere]

cojosh ..my head just exploded...that interview would be legendary

[@Keyshaw30]

Proud FAMU alumni you make us proud!!! 🐍🐍🐍🐍

[@ImSodamBitterSweet]

I was thinking the same thing! #gorattlers

[@________1166]

We Strike, Strike, Strike again!

[@mcgalegrover]

Great interview. As always you make St. Pete, FL and FAMU proud my brother. Continue to be blessed.

[@KayeYab1]

People are always dissing Envy But all the celebrities are friends with him...Most people come on the show and diss Charlemagne or Angela Yee

[@BabyLoloify]

pixie1doll

[@fabioexplores]

Who cares if they are friends with him... doesn't stop him from asking dumbass questions

[@PLAYBOYSTRESS]

DJ ENVY DUMB QUESTION COMPILATION ON MY PAGE! See it before its on WorldStar :)

[@srianna0416]

Am I the only person that likes soul plane lol..

[@mikedabeast360]

Briannaa1016 I liked it too. It was a "hood classic" hahaha.

[@welding1756]

Briannaa1016 soul plane a classic

[@kijohnson7235]

Briannaa1016 no you're not; I like that movie too.

[@REALTRUEJOURNEY]

Briannaa1016 yes just u FAM lol

[@denanewton1518]

Briannaa1016 no I love that movie lol

[@Jays81305girl]

Shout out to Will rep'n The Bucs and FAMU!

[@samagbasi]

22:17 "I went to Essence Festival with Idris Elba.....just the residuals was bout to be LIT" hahahahahahahha

[@domoniquesmith88]

This was an amazing interview!

[@angelataylor287]

I want to see...1.} Soul train story 2.}Marvin Gay 3.} Richard Pryor

[@Amorantasia1]

Wow that's sad about Aaliyah's story... they should still remake a box office movie as a tribute 😩🙈 Darn Wendy!!!!!!

[@Livelife95ify]

Wendy was dead wrong for that but I think In about 3 years a remake That alliyah's family approves of would still be a box office. sucess with the right production and cast.

[@jkdortch2308]

no more remakes

[@lemonmaid3844]

Sorry, not enough people interested

[@Artislife1992]

Facts! We need a Aaliyah 'high budget' feature film!

[@djq93]

robboss301 they'll make one in 2025

[@MauriceAbrafo]

I don't go to movies anymore, because my frugal lifestyle barley accepted when tickets were 8 bucks now they're 14-21 I almost passed out when I saw them prices

[@whitleysmith1524]

coolbyaccident $5 Tuesdays in Wisconsin AND you get a free small popcorn !! Lol Also in Wash state lol I admit I don't even attend the movies other than on tuesdays .

[@MauriceAbrafo]

Whitley Smith now that's not a bad deal let's talk popcorn, I'm from Baltimore a small is like 5-7 nothing free and some places don't have a small size they go straight to large smh

[@TheConnection]

Go Ravens!

[@angelataylor287]

Only a must see movie {I'll pay}...

[@angelataylor287]

Only a must see movie...{I'll pay}Yes prices are crazy...don't blame me for my bootlegging popcorn

[@iPodKingCarter]

Gab Union coming back...

[@phillip1516]

Why does he remind me of Arsenio Hall? Great interview. lol

[@queenteireigns6212]

I literally love this guy!

[@calvinbrown592]

Hidden figures is the number 1 movie in the country

[@brooklynbass4789]

Good interview! He's really interesting

[@goatyardplayer8478]

Brooklyn Bass you're beautiful

[@ink2414]

biiggg brody she dont want a lame...keep moving

[@sgthjennings]

Dope interview!!

[@plumpnfit]

This was uploaded on my Birthday 🎉. I actually look forward to being a top movie producer in Houston and beyond 😍

[@danceforeverkid]

#FAMU greatness!

[@Artezzio]

Great guy. He should be infront of the camera more often so than behind it

[@jamespharris2494]

Will Packer Starting Production Company With Backing From Discovery and Universal. This deal and this guy are a big FN deal! Go get em Pack.

[@knred1]

Great interview. I never realized how much he looks like Tonex until now.

[@cg219]

Man that New Roots is amazing. I wonder if they'll make a New Generations

[@StNixdaIV]

👍Dope interview and perspective from an industry vet mover and shaker..BTW I CAN ACT, & SO CAN MY DAUGHTER LIL MAGIC lmao

[@Charlise.Evelyn]

Tiffany Haddish is hilarious on The Carmichael Show lol. That movie sounds fun, just in time for Essence 2017 💃🏽

[@marioparker7404]

devry commercial @ 24 min 😂😂😂😂😂

[@archielee8218]

Fast and Furious 79 !!! Tyrese gone be Light skinned!!!

[@dexterdahmer]

Archie Lee yooooooo lol

[@TanyaComeLearnwithme]

Very good and interesting interview enjoyed.

[@p-vision]

Good interview. I'm in.

[@younggun05]

dope interview

[@jacobmorales323]

Finally someone who knows their football

[@jkdortch2308]

WOW BLACK PEOPLE we haven't seen BLACK SCI FY OR WESTERNS where's your skill at ALL THE OF THEM HAVE THE SAME STYLE step your game up

[@westcoastsgreatestvoice8619]

joann dortch DUDE IVE BEEN SAYING THIS SINCE I WAS A TEENAGER! THANK YOU!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👣

[@westcoastsgreatestvoice8619]

You know what, Im going to make a youtube video about today

[@westcoastsgreatestvoice8619]

Thats the problem with the tyler perrys and spike lees of the industry, they so invested in what they know will make money or these black struggle films that they dont see outside of that, we need more diversity

[@kweefsweat5628]

Agreed I've been saying this forever. Where's our Game of thrones, west world, Mr robot etc we always do the same type of shows

[@anthonyfuentesafhs52]

C Moe to be fair west world just started but i get what your saying hbo hasnt had a majority black cast since the wire and that shit did numbers

[@makeHimknown3]

wow wow wow this was a great interviewe. He was dropping nuggets like crazy; hop you were listening. Good what he said about Kevin Hart

[@14axel14]

Smartest interviewee on this show yet

[@joeking6534]

I like how this was a five minute sports talk show

[@JasmineBester]

I loved Being Mary Jane

[@scientifico]

More power to you for playing the game within your lane. Hopefully soon, you'll let the passion projects come to life (that joint with McGruder should be MURDER!!!). You are brighter and more brilliant than your lane.

[@BlackTrunksPodcast]

This was a solid interview. Learned alot. I still think Will Packer is a token black in Hollywood, but he's talented nevertheless.

[@AnthonyVercetti]

Flash Paparazzi you produce movies?

[@pablobeck4671]

when is the GGG vid coming out

[@daNXT81]

tiffany haddish stand up is hilarious

[@KeishaCharmaine]

He keeps saying there hasn't been a movie about a black boy exploring homosexuality but isn't that what Blackbird was? With Monique and Isaiah Washington?

[@denanewton1518]

Keisha Charmaine but it wasn't mainstream. He probably forgot to mention it though.

[@ZSAN12]

Hidden Figures beat Rogue One at the box office.

[@mobrown7594]

Omg I’m watching this 2019 Tiffany is huge now lol

[@Camw356]

I like Will seems like a good dude. You can tell he has to keep it politically correct but he writes code letters to the black family

[@serenityq26]

heard of a year ago not on here lol. i keep up with my girls and im ready for girls trip

[@mooseemania7804]

Famu alum #salute

[@joeking6534]

So glad he said Casey Affleck

[@unkleskruge]

He called it. A Rogers whooped that ass.

[@HELLOALTINE]

Shout to FAMU!!!

[@est94]

I love D.C. YoungFly I hope he gets big . Tiffany Haddish is funny af too

[@christopheraparicio4482]

Casey Affleck is going to get the oscar this year.

[@mikedabeast360]

Will Packer has a funny ass voice. He could do cartoon characters or a Muppet. The black Fozzie Bear would be EPIC!!! 😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@makavelli7211]

mikedabeast360 Lmfao

[@JPeoplzOIII]

13:00 Will Smith, please don't send killers at this man's head. Next time we see this man he gonna look a little different and have blond hair.

[@MarcyUnlimited]

i knew the name but not the face... Corey Holcomb was suppose to be the original Uncle Buck but he turned it down cause corporate tried to control his other outlets of content... #5150Nation... Still a Great Interview... Salute

[@bludaaple]

Shoot yall shoulda had him on there before The Nat Turner movie dropped. I know most people might respect it more coming from him separating the actor from the character

[@MrBabypebbles23]

still mad uncle buck got canceled really good show

[@e4TV1]

The wood! that movie did it!

[@tipp0183]

Uncle Buck was a good show!

[@MrFlyVisuals]

💎 dropped at 24:00

[@djq93]

our generation's John Singleton

[@tonehealth6993]

85 south! ✊🏾

[@originalman8996]

My Florida Brethren!!!!!!

[@reginaldt.7849]

12:57 MESSAGE!!

[@MusicFilmArtLover]

With all due respect, I wonder how much power Will Packer has as a producer. He said the Uncle Buck show didn't work out because of Network vs Network and the finances but their acting was also bad. Nina Long was the worse. I'm sure overtime she would have gotten better. I also think the producers weren't able to sell commercial ads which make sense why the two networks did not want to split peanuts. I really hope he doesn't do car wash over. It's a classic movie. It will be so watered down if he make it into a TV sitcom.

[@tyrionlannister467]

Damn get briss breezy and promote this fight god dammit

[@dinerocash4273]

Tyrion Lannister or big Gucci Soulja

[@tyrionlannister467]

Karon Sykes nah he trying to prove himself too much he might really whip out the draco on charlamagne and do what birdman didnt

[@mscourt]

It's a shame the BC hosts have never gotten invited to the White House.

[@ZSAN12]

Too bad Birth Of A Nation got shelved. The content was super important.

[@roncur]

D R damn shame

[@lukecage5141]

That scene with the bible when that was only book he was allowed to read made me wonder!

[@darkpathsoldier567]

Luke Cage trying to lock down our minds with that book.

[@lukecage5141]

Bullshit that book ain't for black people lol

[@aaronjohnson8832]

It didn't get shelved, it got sabotaged.

[@immitchy931]

lmao, i said DC at the same time lmao

[@TheMr2face]

Jail break Fire Stick for Life lol

[@mekababy846]

DC young dry is not funny he's just doing Chris tucker

[@taiodus3401]

mekababy846 watch the 85 south show on youtube

[@KasanovaKee325]

mekababy846 Yeah I'd suggest you watch the 85 South Show. Him, Karlous, and Clayton can have me rolling the whole hour and a half.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

mekababy846 L

[@s_teddigharbin7071]

Oh I loved Truth be Told! It was so funny and I was happy to see the race relations humor. It was funny, but not offensive. Great show... I hate it didn't work out

[@LCFor]

I though this was will-i-am from the black eyed peas.

[@ZSAN12]

They were using the wrong name for the movie Hidden Figures, I dont care why, it was just dead ass the wrong name and the mistake should have been corrected every single time.

[@KingLeslieDT]

We need more black writers also. Yes it's difficult to get our movies made but we still need fresh ideas. Why no black star wars? Or like a black 007? Or something other than getting our stories told on life today or in the past. Let's tell the stories of our imagination and display our own creativity as well

[@kennyharmon1836]

King Leslie the next bond after Craig's contact was up was set to cast Idris Elba and Hollywood outraged and boycotted.... hell they made a huge deal and tried to ban and vandalize Hancock because it finally placed a black superhero in the light...they don't want us to take over Hollywood

[@myytanesha]

Envy looks like one of those dudes in p.e. in high school who had ALL the name brand sports gear & equipment, but couldn't play a lick of ANY sport. Just doing too much lol

[@Artislife1992]

John Singleton should direct Aaliyah's movie.

[@edeck889]

Will Packer please do some better films that you actually are involved in and stop taking production credit from films you didn't actually work on. We are living in a one negro at a time situation that was kind of going on in the early to mid 1980's where the mainstream press like to get one negro, promote them and build them up hard, so the powers that be can subtly say we got our one Black producer, one Black Director, one Black box office star, one Black sitcom star, one Black Talk show host and one Black mainstream music artist no we need more black men and women doing what Will Packer is doing, we need more doing what Shonda Rhimes is doing, we need an entertainment environment that existed like in 1989-1996 where there were multiple Black voices coming from so many directions in entertainment be it music, films, media, etc. When then President Bill Clinton signed into law "Telecommunications Act Of 1996" and with the passing of California's law Prop 209 this all but destroyed voices of dissent in music, films, the press, etc and that why we have very limited quality music films, and barely no mainstream Black press today

[@reginaldsmith6268]

EDeck So you're going to put all that pressure on one man????

[@billydakid601]

How about you put in the work instead of putting all your faith into person. The is wrong with the mind set of black people these days of wanting other people to put in the work without even lifting the figures themselves. I bet you don't even go out and support the movies he put out anyways.

[@edeck889]

Go back and read what I said again, the atmosphere that I said should return to the entertainment business would allow Mr. Packer and other Black people who want to work in the film and television industry on the creative side room to actually create great work

[@edeck889]

Yeah I did I support N.W.A. film which by the way Mr. Packer has a producer's credit, and I'm thinking in a correct mindset because I want to see more Black people doing what Mr. Packer is doing not just one Black guy and or Black Woman that the mainstream press like to put forth here like Black people in Hollywood is really in control, yes we work a lot in front of the camera, but behind the camera we have long way to go. You can argue with me all you want, but I'm a student of not just film but the business of film

[@yourlittlebrotherGabrielReview]

I still want a proper Aaliyah film done.

[@freemanshakur.8533]

dc yung fly should thank Charlemagne for the shout-out...cuz its gon turn into a big future check...

[@andrewgilley5900]

Ily bfc

[@TerryDavisDirector]

SO YALL GONNA ACT LIKE YALL DONT KNOW WHat happened to .. -BIRTH OF A NATION

[@shutter3]

Maybe if you created your own film industry you would not have to worry about hollywoods good old boys club or it's not diversified .

[@darnelthompson2510]

not going to movies because of $15 popcorn

[@MrFlyVisuals]

Darnel Thompson the only reason why they sell it for they price is because ppl are buying it. I never buy the popcorn

[@srianna0416]

Darnel Thompson bring my own lol..

[@ivelpreston1475]

What did Casey Affleck do ?

[@Blameitonmoney]

Bruh soul plane was a funny ass movie

[@christopheraparicio4482]

They did not even watch Moonlight. They say that they support black films but they will not even watch one of the best films of the year and this is coming from someone who is not black.

[@Artislife1992]

People really hating on D.C. Smfh Get a life. 😂