A WNBA star recently joined the cast of Netflix’ hit series “The Hunting Wives,” filming in the Charlotte area.

The show, adapted from May Cobb’s best-selling novel, kicked off its first season after filming around Charlotte, with locations near Lake Norman standing in for the fictional Texas town of Maple Brook.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese will play a character known as “Trainer Barbie,” according to Netflix.

The news comes just a few months after Reese, who has been endorsed by Reebok, Juicy Couture, Beats by Dre and Amazon, became the first professional athlete ever to walk the runway at the event.

Reese is the latest addition to the star-studded cast that features John Stamos, who was spotted filming a scene in the Lake Norman area north of Charlotte last week, The Charlotte Observer reported.

Here’s what you need to know.


Angel Reese Dimitrios Kambouris Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret
What is ‘The Hunting Wives’ about?

The first season’s mix of Southern charm, scandal and murder mystery kept viewers hooked — and showcased plenty of local scenery.

Charlotte landmarks including Coyote Joe’s, Dilworth Tasting Room, The Park Church and Lake Norman all doubled as the fictional Maple Brook, Texas, giving Charlotte residents a front-row seat on screen. Downtown Mooresville also played a starring role throughout much of the series.
Brittany Snow in “Hunting Wives” on Netflix. Steve Dietl Courtesy of Lionsgate


Showrunner, writer and executive producer Rebecca Cutter said she’s thrilled to dive back in.

“I’m so excited to write these amazing characters again, and I can’t wait to take the audience on another sexy, twisted, bat**** crazy ride through Maple Brook,” she said in a news release.

‘The Hunting Wives’ Season 2 release date

There’s no release date yet, but estimates predict the new season could arrive as early as this summer, Glamour reported.

How to be an extra on ‘The Hunting Wives’

You can follow Tona B. Dahlquist Casting on Facebook for the latest casting calls for extras.

According to a post from the page Tuesday, the show is currently looking for bike riders and males in their 20s and 30s to throw a football.

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