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Will Packer is a phenomenal movie producer creating waves in Hollywood. At the young age of 39, Packer has already produced over 10 films. Packer is one half of Rainforest Films in Atlanta, Georgia along with his partner Rob Hardy. According to Rainforest Films.com, Will Packer was responsible for putting together films like The Gospel, This Christmas, Obsessed, starring Beyonce Knowles and Idris Elba, Takers with Idris Elba, Michael Ealy, and Chris Brown, and the most recent Think Like A Man adapted from comedian Steve Harvey’s book Think Like a Man, Act Like a Lady.

 

Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Packer is a graduate of Florida A&M University. Packer graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. The vision for Packer was to produce to films and that is what he is doing. According to Rainforest Films.com, Packer’s company has grossed over $300 million to date. I am not sure if this is what he saw, but so far Packer is doing pretty well.

 

According to The Hollywood Reporter.com, Packer now has a two-year TV deal in place with Universal Studios to begin producing television shows. Packer just finished filming Think Like A Man Too in Las Vegas, which is set to be released in theaters in May of 2014.