Fostering inclusivity on both sides of the camera has long been a motivating force for Williams. His efforts are reflected in deals he’s made for shows including “Abbott Elementary,” new series like “Grotesquerie”; “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” and Hulu’s limited series “Dying for Sex.” One of Williams’ biggest achievements in the past year was negotiating deals that made “Tracker,” “American Horror Stories” and “Abbott Elementary” among the first shows to resume production following the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Who would play you in a movie about your life? Alfred Enoch. He’s 6’4” and I’m 6’7” so at least we’re close in height. And it doesn’t hurt that “How to Get Away with Murder” was one of my favorite shows.
What’s your boldest prediction about your industry in the next 10 years? I am optimistic about the future of this industry and see a real opportunity in the next 10 years in terms of quality of series and best storytelling to come.
What movie or show is must-watch for celebrating diversity? Hulu’s upcoming “Interior Chinatown” from 20th Television is a clever and adventurous book adaptation – a satire of Hollywood and the TV industry – that spotlights themes of invisibility, assimilation, and immigration in the Asian American experience. I can’t wait for everyone to get a chance to watch it later this year.