HBO Max 'Kimi': 5 things you didn't know about Rita Wilson

The actor will be seen in the HBO Max thriller that follows an agoraphobic techie's pursuit of justice
PUBLISHED FEB 6, 2022
Rita Wilson in a still from 'Kimi' (HBO Max)
Rita Wilson in a still from 'Kimi' (HBO Max)

HBO Max is gearing up to drop a brand new thriller starring Zoe Kravitz in a few days' time. Titled 'Kimi', the official synopsis reads, "the film follows an agoraphobic tech worker who discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime during an ordinary data stream review and tries reporting it up the chain of command at her company. Meeting with resistance and bureaucracy, she realizes that in order to get involved, she will have to do the thing she fears the most — leave her apartment."

Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the HBO Max film, in which Kravitz plays Angela Childs, appears to be packed with intense moments and layered performances. If you're new to thrillers, you could take a look at 'The Platform,' 'Oxygen,' and 'The Guilty'.

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Rita Wilson as Angela's Boss

Rita Wilson is an actor of Greek and Bulgarian descent and will be seen as Angela Childs' (Zoe Kravitz) boss in 'Kimi'. The makers are yet to reveal the name of her character but by the looks of it, she seems to be playing an important role in the HBO Max film.

Rita Wilson with husband Tom Hanks at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Born in California in 1956, Wilson first appeared in front of the camera was when she was just 7 years old. She played Pat Conway, a candidate running for head cheerleader, in an episode of 'The Brady Bunch'. Wilson was born Margarita Ibrahimoff. Her father was a Bulgarian Muslim who converted to Orthodox Christianity, changing his name from Hassan Halilov Ibrahimoff to Alan Wilson. Her mother, Dorothea Tzigkou, was Greek. In 2016, the Greek Postal Service ELTA commemorated Rita Wilson with a stamp.

India de Beaufort as Sharon

India de Beaufort is an actor of Indian and British descent. Born in England in 1987, de Beaufort attended Esher College in Surrey. Her maternal grandfather was born in Calcutta, India, where his family lived for over 350 years. She has also stated that her surname, de Beaufort, comes from distant French ancestry.

India de Beaufort at the premiere of Netflix's 'One Day At A Time' Season 3 (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

De Beaufort has been a part of the industry since 1996, appearing in a minor role in 'Next of Kin.' She has appeared in recurring roles in 'The Basil Brush Show,' 'One Tree Hill,' 'Blood & Oil,' and 'One Day at a Time.' De Beaufort's first main role was as India Jourdain in ABC's 'Jane by Design.' She has also voiced the cyborg DANN in Netflix's 'Fast & Furious Spy Racers.'

Other cast members

Other actors who are a part of 'Kimi' are Emily Kuroda, Byron Bowers, Jaime Camil, Jacob Vargas, Derek DelGaudio and Erika Christensen.

The film is slated to release on HBO Max on February 10, 2022. 'Kimi' will be available exclusively on the streaming platform's services in the United States and select countries in Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean.

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