Williams lands role in new film

By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Tyler James Williams has enjoyed success as a youthful star in “Everybody Loves Chris,” and is now a regular in the third season of the ABC hit “Abbott Elementary.” However his newest endeavor is something totally different. He will join Hayden Panettiere in an upcoming thriller film. “Amber Alert” will be released by Lionsgate according to the website Deadline. The film follows Panettiere’s character on the first day of a new job, with Williams simply along as her ride-share driver for the day. But these two soon find themselves caught in an elaborate scheme that also involves a child abduction. They become ensnarled in a plot that sees them accused of both kidnapping and carjacking. ”Amber Alert” is written by Joshua Oram and Kerry Bellessa, with Bellessa directing. Producers include Joseph Restaino and Tony Stopperan through Hungry Bull Productions, Summer and Kerry Bellessa through Bluefields Entertainment, and Leal Naim. Panettiere and Williams will also executive produce the film.& Williams has won a Golden Globe Award as Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series Musical/Comedy/Drama. Panettiere, formerly nominated for a Golden Globe during her time in the show “Nashville,” also recently reprised her role in...