Angel Reese’s Hollywood Tease Ignites Casting Rumors

Chicago Sky rookie star Angel Reese stunned more than the sports world this week — she sent Hollywood buzzing with one off-script comment.

At a press event, Reese, fresh off an 18-rebound game and a rising Rookie of the Year campaign, smiled at the crowd and casually said: “If y’all at Netflix are watching, save me a spot for Season 2.” The room went silent. Within minutes, clips hit TikTok and Instagram, with #AngelReeseNetflix trending by morning.

Entertainment blogs speculated she might be eyeing Netflix’s The Hunting Wives, while sports talk shows debated whether this was just a joke or the first move toward acting. A Netflix casting associate admitted off the record, “When Angel walks in, you can’t look away — that’s presence.”

Reese’s brand has always extended beyond the box score — from national ad campaigns to magazine covers — and industry insiders say the timing was deliberate. Even WNBA execs privately call the buzz “PR gold.”

Teammates reacted with playful support. “She’s gonna do what she wants,” said Marina Mabrey. Dana Evans joked, “Act? She’s been acting all year — you seen the fouls she sells?”

Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces will be another spotlight moment. Whether Reese steps onto a film set or keeps her focus on the court, Hollywood is already watching.