William Catlett has signed with CAA, Variety has learned exclusively.
Catlett currently stars in the Own series “Love Is___,” which hails from creators Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil. Based on the Akils’ relationship, the series tells the story of a power couple navigating the landscape of Black Hollywood. Catlett stars as Yasir, an aspiring writer/director. Catlett previously collaborated with the Akils when he appeared in the freshman season of the CW series “Black Lightning” as Lala.
Catlett also played the lead role in Issa Rae’s YouTube series “First” and Black & Sexy TV’s “That Guy.” His other TV credits include “The Mentalist” on CBS as well as “Insecure” and “Brothers in Atlanta” on HBO.
Behind the camera, Catlett has produced such projects as “Giants” for Issa Rae Presents, the feature film “Griffin,” the short film “Stages”– in which he also stars– and the TV series “Garden Hills.
Catlett currently stars in the Own series “Love Is___,” which hails from creators Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil. Based on the Akils’ relationship, the series tells the story of a power couple navigating the landscape of Black Hollywood. Catlett stars as Yasir, an aspiring writer/director. Catlett previously collaborated with the Akils when he appeared in the freshman season of the CW series “Black Lightning” as Lala.
Catlett also played the lead role in Issa Rae’s YouTube series “First” and Black & Sexy TV’s “That Guy.” His other TV credits include “The Mentalist” on CBS as well as “Insecure” and “Brothers in Atlanta” on HBO.
Behind the camera, Catlett has produced such projects as “Giants” for Issa Rae Presents, the feature film “Griffin,” the short film “Stages”– in which he also stars– and the TV series “Garden Hills.
- 7/16/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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