WNBA stars Angel Reese and A'ja Wilson lend their voices to Stephen Curry's animated film, 'GOAT', bringing their star power to a tale of grit and dreams.
Angel Reese’s growing presence beyond the basketball court now includes another stop: the animated big screen. The Chicago Sky forward and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson are set to appear in GOAT, an animated feature produced by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. The project brings together athletes, actors, and musicians in a family-oriented sports story built around perseverance and opportunity.
Reese voices a polar bear named Propp, while Wilson plays a reptile named Kouyate. Their roles place two of the WNBA’s most recognizable figures alongside a cast that includes Caleb McLaughlin, best known for his role in Stranger Things, actress Gabrielle Union, and musicians Jelly Roll and Jennifer Hudson. Curry also lends his voice to the film in addition to serving as a producer.
The movie follows Will, a small goat with dreams far larger than his size. Against long odds, Will earns a chance to play professionally in a fictional sport called “roarball,” a fast-moving, physical game populated by some of the biggest and fiercest animals in the world. The storyline echoes familiar sports themes, centering on belief, resilience and competing against expectations.
Curry has described the film as a project aimed at a wide audience, with a message intended to resonate across generations.
“It has something in there for every generation,” Curry told USA TODAY in November. “We’re bringing something that hopefully is inspiring, something that brings family together, and something that's uplifting to a lot of different people in the audience that can find their best selves through one of the characters.”
For Reese, the cameo marks her second feature film appearance. In 2025, she made her acting debut in A House of Dynamite, a dramatic thriller that examined a crisis sparked by a missile launched toward the United States from multiple perspectives. That role placed Reese in a tense, high-stakes narrative, a sharp contrast from the lighter tone of GOAT.
The new project adds to a year in which Reese’s profile has continued to expand well beyond basketball. A national champion at LSU, the 23-year-old entered the WNBA as one of the most recognizable players in the sport. Her visibility grew further during a record-setting rookie season that cemented her status as one of the league’s emerging stars.
Away from the court, Reese has steadily moved into fashion and entertainment spaces. This past fall, she walked the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, later hinting that the appearance would not be her last with the brand. The role in GOAT further underscores her emergence as a crossover figure, blending athletic success with broader cultural relevance.
Wilson’s involvement carries similar significance. Already established as one of the league’s premier players, her cameo reflects how WNBA stars are increasingly being featured in mainstream entertainment projects as the league’s visibility grows.
Together, Reese and Wilson’s participation in GOAT highlights the expanding reach of women’s basketball players beyond traditional sports platforms. Their appearances in the film serve as another signal of how elite athletes are leveraging their influence in media, entertainment and popular culture as the WNBA continues to command a wider audience.