William “Will” Catlett (born October 16, 1982 in Alexandria, Virginia) is an American actor, producer, and writer known for his versatile screen presence across television and film. Catlett began his on‑screen career with guest roles on series such as The Mentalist before gaining early recognition in Issa Rae’s digital series First and as a lead in OWN’s drama Love Is___, where he also contributed in the writers’ room. He later appeared in the CW hit Black Lightning and HBO’s Lovecraft Country, building a strong television résumé that showcased his range from drama to genre storytelling. In film, Catlett appeared in Charm City Kings (2020) and the A.V. Rockwell drama A Thousand and One, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. He expanded his work into horror with roles in Abigail (2024) and Never Let Go (2024), while continuing to balance character work in dramatic features.

On television, Catlett was a series regular as Paul Lancaster in Apple TV+’s Constellation (2024) and recurred on Netflix’s Forever (2025) as Quincy. Other notable TV appearances include The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey and a critically noted turn on Netflix’s limited series True Story alongside Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes, earning him an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. His broader accolades include nominations from the Black Reel Awards for television performance. In addition to acting, Catlett has production and writing credits on projects like the short Stages and the series Garden Hills.

Continuing his upward trajectory, Catlett has been cast as Levon Brooks in Peacock’s Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake, set in the iconic horror franchise universe. With a career that spans intense dramatic roles, genre work, and creative contributions behind the camera, Catlett has established himself as a compelling and dynamic presence in contemporary television and film.