Basketball Star Reese Debuts in Thriller 'A House of Dynamite'

On September 28, 2025, basketball player Angel Reese made her feature film debut in the thriller 'A House of Dynamite', which is set to premiere in theaters on October 10 and then stream on Netflix on October 24. The 23-year-old athlete, who plays for the Chicago Sky, told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that she was initially "really nervous" about stepping onto the set, but found comfort in her supportive co-stars, including Rebecca Ferguson, Greta Lee, and Kaitlyn Dever.

Reese, who already has experience in modeling, now plans to take her acting ambitions to the next level. She revealed that she will be hiring an acting coach to help her further develop her skills, taking advice from her co-star Idris Elba. The 53-year-old actor, who plays the president in the Kathryn Bigelow-directed film, encouraged Reese to "stay confident, be yourself, and have fun" while on set.

Elba, who is also currently filming the second season of the series 'Silo' overseas, admitted that it was a challenge for him as a British actor to portray the American president, but he aimed to bring a "human side" to the character that the audience would enjoy. With the film's release just around the corner, both Reese and Elba are excited for audiences to experience this gripping political thriller.