Keith began acting when he was around seven years old. His older brother was in the industry and he would watch him break his character’s down to a skeleton. Of course, he was so amazed at him doing that, that at that first moment, Keith knew he wanted to become a professional actor.

Apart from acting, this young talent became involved with The Palace of A.U.T.I.S.M. (TPOA), a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing inclusive amusement to children with special needs and their families such as sensory activities with local museums, family fun days at the local race track, entertainment at the local trampoline park, etc.

He became part of this organization because of a close family friend diagnosed with autism, and he wanted to help and get a better understanding of this condition firsthand.

In this conversation, Keith tells us about his most recent steps on the screen, the development of his career, and even some crazy wishes.

Keith, how do you feel right now? How have things been for 'Secret Headquarters' since its premiere?

It has been an amazing ride seeing all of the ratings and reviews has been a blast.

How did you get to this role? What attracted you to it and how was the whole audition process?

When my manager sent me the audition sides and script I was immediately drawn to Berger. I put myself on tape and heard back about a month later when I got a call back. Shortly after that, I had a director’s session with Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, followed by multiple chemistry reads with the other kids. A couple days later I found out I had booked the role.

Let's talk about your character, Berger. Could you describe him? Do you feel like you have things in common with him? If so, which ones?

Berger is a Sci-fi geek and Charlie’s best friend. As skilled with a magnet rod as he is with a bottle of allergy medication. We both are a loyal friend and easygoing. We also are the tallest in our friend groups.

One thing that is noticeable from the first moment in the trailer of the film is that there is a genuine and wonderful chemistry between the actors, adolescents, and adults. Is it true? Could you tell us some funny anecdotes of the many that you must have lived on the set?

We had countless funny moments on set which I’m sure came from the great chemistry us as a cast built during our time together outside of work. One of my favorites would have to be filming the elevator scene with the big fans blowing gusts of wind and being taken up on the wires while saying our lines. It kept us all cracking up in between takes.

Looks like the film has a lot of CGI elements in it. How was for you the adaptation to that on-set?

The adaptation to CGI on set for me was pretty easy if I’m being honest. Working with CGI has always been really fun for me as my last project, Nickelodeon’s "The Astronauts" also had a lot of it. When I saw the finished product I couldn’t believe my eyes at how it was everything I imagined it to be.

In this film, you were with Owen Wilson, Michael Peña, and Jesse Williams, among others. What experiences or lessons did you learn from them?

I learned key points in acting from them all. Owen really helped us out with our energy before takes. For example, we would all jump around or do jumping jacks to get our breathing in the running scenes.

Of the roles you have played so far, which one have you enjoyed the most and why?

The role I enjoyed playing most would have to be Jasper from "The Last Man on Earth." That series was what really opened the door for me on my comedic journey. Plus I loved all of the costumes.

If you had the opportunity to have a superhero lair under your house, from which superhero would you want it to be?

Hands down Scarlet Witch aka Wanda Maximoff.

Is there any role in particular that you would like to play? Which one?

I would LOVE to play in a movie with Elizabeth Olsen as her accomplice.

Where can readers find you on social media?

I’m @KeithLWilliams on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter

Photographer: Ben Cope

Groomer: Andrea Samuels

Stylist: Enrique Melendez

KEITH L. WILLIAMS: THE YOUNG AND TALENTED ACTOR THAT GROWS STRONGER EVERY DAY

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