‘True Detective’ Breakout Kali Reis Heads to Sundance With ‘Rebuilding’

Name: Kali Reis Sundance project: “Rebuilding,” a drama set in the aftermath of a devastating fire in Colorado. Josh O’Connor and Meghann Fahy costar. Notable past credits: Reis, a former world champion boxer, has quickly made her mark as an actress with Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for her supporting role in last year’s series “True Detective: Night Country.” She also earned an Independent Spirit Award for her debut 2021 film “Catch the Fair One.” Kali Reis  ”Shooting it was such a beautiful experience,” says Reis, describing the stunning rural Colorado setting of her new film “Rebuilding.” Written and directed by Max Walker-Silverman, inspired by personal events, the film is set in the aftermath of a fire that has destroyed homes and land.  ”First and foremost, Max has a beautiful way of articulating this world,” Reis says. “It was a beautiful way of exploring not the tragedy that happens in a natural disaster or a wildfire, but actually what happens after. And how beautiful it is to see the community have to come together,” she continues. “Coming together as a community, they can rebuild going forward.” The film is led by a stoic Josh O’Connor, who moves into an intimate community living in FEMA-supplied RVs, and reconnects with his

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