Emmy-winning comedian and actor, Katt Williams, has purchased a 3-million-square-foot former military base in Alabama, with plans to transform it into a state-of-the-art movie studio.
A Vision For A New Era In Black Filmmaking
Williams confirmed the purchase in a recent GQ interview but kept the location and price under wraps. However, sources have pointed to Fort McClellan in Anniston, a site valued at $1.5 million, as the likely spot.
Boasting 90 acres of undeveloped land, barracks, and multiple buildings, the space offers a lot of potential for large-scale productions.
“It’s just not fair to put all that pressure on Tyler Perry. He can only do so much,” Williams told GQ, referencing Perry’s work in owning and operating Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, built on the former Fort McPherson Army base.
Joining A Growing Movement
Williams isn’t alone in this endeavor. Rapper and actor 50 Cent recently launched G-Unit Film & TV Studios, and actor Idris Elba has shared plans for his own studio.
Williams’ plans come with high expectations, but, according to Atlanta Black Star, fans are hopeful that the move could amplify emerging Black talent and help the next generation of filmmakers succeed.
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