WNBA standout Angel Reese is officially expanding her career beyond basketball, as she has been cast in Season 2 of The Hunting Wives. Netflix confirmed the news on January 20, 2026, announcing that Reese will appear in a co-starring role as a character known as “Trainer Barbie.” The announcement quickly gained attention, marking a notable crossover moment between sports and television.
The casting feels especially fitting given Reese’s public admiration for the series. Months earlier, she had openly praised the show on social media, calling it an intense but compelling watch. After creator Rebecca Cutter acknowledged her comment, Reese hinted at her interest in joining the project if a second season materialized. That casual interaction has now turned into a full-fledged role, making the opportunity feel both organic and well-earned.
Reese, widely recognized by her nicknames “Bayou Barbie” and “Chi Barbie,” will be joining a series that already boasts a strong ensemble. Season 1 starred Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow, and the show is adapted from the bestselling novel by May Cobb. The story centers on a woman who relocates from Boston to Texas and becomes entangled in a dangerous relationship filled with obsession, secrecy, and violence.
Season 2 is set to continue the narrative with a fresh, original direction. Picking up after the explosive Season 1 finale, the new episodes explore fractured alliances, resurfacing secrets, and new adversaries that force former rivals back into each other’s orbit. As tensions rise, the central question becomes whether the characters are in control—or trapped in a game they can no longer escape. Several familiar faces are expected to return, alongside newly elevated cast members.
Although this role marks a major milestone, it is not Reese’s first time on screen. She previously appeared as herself in the 2025 political thriller A House of Dynamite, starring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson. With The Hunting Wives now in production for its second season on Netflix, Reese’s transition into scripted television signals a growing presence that goes far beyond the basketball court.
