From the Court to the Cinematic Spotlight
WNBA star Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky has officially entered Hollywood. The rising basketball phenom is making her acting debut in Kathryn Bigelow’s highly anticipated thriller A House of Dynamite, premiering this fall on Netflix. This crossover into film follows her impactful presence in both sports and pop culture.
A Scene with Idris Elba
Reese appears in a unique and memorable cameo alongside Idris Elba, who portrays the President of the United States. The Hollywood Reporter reveals her scene unfolds on a basketball court—Elba’s character pauses to shoot hoops with Reese and a group of girls after a high-level White House briefing, before being pulled away by a growing crisis.
Excitement at the Venice Premiere
The film debuted at the Venice Film Festival to an 11-minute standing ovation, signaling early praise for both the director’s vision and Reese’s scene-stealing presence.
Netflix Debut Date
Catch A House of Dynamite in select international theaters starting October 3, followed by a wider release from October 10, and streaming globally on Netflix beginning October 24.
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