Who is Kali Reis, the two-spirit, sexually fluid actress in Resident Evil?

This story originally appeared on Them.If you head to your local multiplex this weekend, then you’ll see that Zach Cregger’s new film Resident Evil, an adaptation of the beloved horror video game series, is probably playing on multiple screens. Cregger, known for original horror movies like Barbarian and Weapons, developed the film as a standalone story that takes place in the world of the games, but doesn’t feature many of the usual suspects that have previously been featured in Resident Evil media, such as Alice or internet boyfriend Leon S. Kennedy.The film is lean in terms of its cast, with most of the action centered around Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who takes a high-paying delivery gig during a snowstorm and inadvertently gets caught up in an apocalyptic virus outbreak that is turning people into mindless monsters. Abrams is in almost every shot of the movie, joined infrequently by a rotating cast of supporting characters, which at one point includes Umbrella Corporation scientist Paul (Paul Walter Hauser) and soldier for hire Maxine (Kali Reis). While Reis doesn’t get much screen time, she has a small but impactful role, one that especially stands out given the film’s small roster of supporting players. Here’s what you should know about Reis, including her many acting accolades, nominations and personal history. Who Is Kali Reis?Kali Reis is an actress and former professional boxer. During her time as a boxer, she won a championship title in two different weight classes: middleweight and light welterweight. In 2026, Reis was even inducted into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame.After retiring from boxing, Reis began a successful acting career. Her first film, Catch the Fair One, resulted in a nomination for best female lead performance at the 37th Independent Spirit Awards. Since her film debut, she has appeared in films such as Mercy and Asphalt City. She was also the co-lead of the fourth season of the HBO series True