A movie about Doug Williams — who, as a member of the Washington Redskins, became the first African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl — is in the works from producer Will Packer.
The biopic will chronicle Williams’ career and his journey to the top of the NFL. A search is currently underway for a writer.
Packer and James Lopez will serve as the producers through Will Packer Productions. “As NFL Players today raise their voices around the fight for justice and equality, none stood taller than Doug Williams, who proved once and for all that the notion of an African American being ill equipped to play quarterback was nothing more than a fallacy,” said Packer. “Doug’s inspirational story will positively impact fans of all ages for years.
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