High-profile basketball player Angel Reese steps into the film industry, making a brief appearance in a Netflix nuclear disaster thriller.
In the heart of the Venice Film Festival, A House of Dynamite made its world premiere at the Sala Grande theater. This highly anticipated Netflix film, set to release in select theaters on Oct. 3 in the U.K., globally on Oct. 10, and on Netflix on Oct. 24, promises a thrilling narrative.
The story revolves around a single, unattributed missile launch at the United States, causing a race among officials to determine responsibility and response. The film, directed by the acclaimed Kathryn Bigelow, delves into the ensuing chaos and the efforts to avert a catastrophe.
Among the star-studded cast, basketball sensation Angel Reese makes a surprise cameo in the third and final chapter of the movie. Reese, who has prior on-screen experience, having appeared in music videos for NLE Choppa's "Champions" and Latto featuring Cardi B's "Put it on Da Floor Again", plays herself in a cameo role.
In a unique twist, Reese's character engages with Idris Elba's character, the President of the United States, on a basketball court. The scene, a testament to Bigelow's innovative storytelling, is sure to be a highlight of the film.
Kathryn Bigelow was present at the screening of A House of Dynamite, adding an air of excitement to the event. After the news of Angel Reese's cameo was reported by THR, she retweeted the story, writing "Welp the cat is out the bag."
The cast of A House of Dynamite includes Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Anthony Ramos, Greta Lee, Gabriel Basso, Tracy Letts, and Jared Harris. Jonah Hauer-King, Moses Ingram, Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O'Grady, Willa Fitzgerald, ReneΓ© Elise Goldsberry, Kyle Allen, and Kaitlyn Dever are also part of the ensemble.
The film, a nuclear disaster thriller, received an 11-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, indicating a promising reception from critics and audiences alike. Catch A House of Dynamite when it hits theaters and Netflix in October.
