Khary Payton, Director

Khary Payton is best known for his portrayal of King Ezekiel in the hit television series, The Walking Dead, and as the voice of DC Comic’s Cyborg from animated television series, film, and video games. He has performed countless roles in voice-over, theatre, television, and film over the course of his 30-year career, and also works as a scriptwriter.

Khary produced and starred in the award-winning feature film ASTRONAUT: The Last Push. Currently, he is playing Black Panther in the Skydance video game, MARVEL 1943, The Rise of Hydra, due out in 2025.

He makes his directorial debut with THE FAITH OF THE DREAMER, his mother’s miraculous story of oppression, perseverance, and faith.

Our Team

  • Khary Payton

    Director

  • Megan Shannon DeFranza

    Producer

  • Paul Van Ness

    Director of Photography/Editor

  • Rod Phillips

    Assistant Director of Photography

  • Dan and Brenda Van Ness

    Executive Producers

  • Paul Russell

    Theme Tune Recording Artist