Inside Katt Williams' 'Effortlessly Funny' Surprise Role inOne of Them Days: He 'Goes All Out' (Exclusive Video)

Mar. 15, 2025

Katt Williams made a lasting impression on theOne of Them Dayscast.In the buddy comedy,Keke PalmerandSZAplay best friends who need money fast, and Williams pops up as Lucky, an odd stranger warning them about the risks of payday loan providers.Williams, 53, is “just effortlessly funny,” says costar Patrick Cage II in a behind-the-scenes clip shared exclusively with PEOPLE.In the video, director Lawrence Lamont, as producer Issa Rae laughs, applauds Williams for the “way he lives and breathes and, like, goes all out to be the character.” Lamont adds, “Just wisdom. Just leading the young Padawan to the light.“Katt Williams in “One of Them Days”.Tristar PicturesNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Palmer, 31, smiles and embraces Williams in a moment captured between takes on the film, saying to the camera, “He’s legendary. Iconic. And I just love him. He also is a Virgo!“Williams isn’t the only one who got to have theirmoment inOne of Them Days: Palmer’s mom Sharon has a cameoin the film, credited as “Irate Tenant” for her scene.Keke Palmer and SZA in “One of Them Days”.Anne Marie Fox/SonyIn an interview with PEOPLE, Palmer said she’ll “forever love” the production team for having her mother do the cameo.“It just made me so happy. Yes, my mom showed up and showed out,” said Palmer, adding that it makes her “so happy to share everything with my mom.““We’ve been partners since I was a kid,” she said. “She’s taught me everything I know about my own dang-on brand. And I just appreciate her. So I think for me, for her to get these opportunities through my growth in this industry, it just feels like it continues to shine that light back on that person she was when she was trying to do music and act and all the things she made a way for me to do. I love that we get to throw it back to her in that way.“One of Them Daysis available on digital now, then on Blu-ray and DVD April 1.

Katt Williams made a lasting impression on theOne of Them Dayscast.

In the buddy comedy,Keke PalmerandSZAplay best friends who need money fast, and Williams pops up as Lucky, an odd stranger warning them about the risks of payday loan providers.

Williams, 53, is “just effortlessly funny,” says costar Patrick Cage II in a behind-the-scenes clip shared exclusively with PEOPLE.

In the video, director Lawrence Lamont, as producer Issa Rae laughs, applauds Williams for the “way he lives and breathes and, like, goes all out to be the character.” Lamont adds, “Just wisdom. Just leading the young Padawan to the light.”

Katt Williams in “One of Them Days”.Tristar Pictures

Tristar Pictures

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Palmer, 31, smiles and embraces Williams in a moment captured between takes on the film, saying to the camera, “He’s legendary. Iconic. And I just love him. He also is a Virgo!”

Williams isn’t the only one who got to have theirmoment inOne of Them Days: Palmer’s mom Sharon has a cameoin the film, credited as “Irate Tenant” for her scene.

Keke Palmer and SZA in “One of Them Days”.Anne Marie Fox/Sony

Anne Marie Fox/Sony

In an interview with PEOPLE, Palmer said she’ll “forever love” the production team for having her mother do the cameo.

“It just made me so happy. Yes, my mom showed up and showed out,” said Palmer, adding that it makes her “so happy to share everything with my mom.”

“We’ve been partners since I was a kid,” she said. “She’s taught me everything I know about my own dang-on brand. And I just appreciate her. So I think for me, for her to get these opportunities through my growth in this industry, it just feels like it continues to shine that light back on that person she was when she was trying to do music and act and all the things she made a way for me to do. I love that we get to throw it back to her in that way.”

One of Them Daysis available on digital now, then on Blu-ray and DVD April 1.

source: people.com