Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Chase Infiniti has been cast in the upcoming horror feature 'Portrait of God,' directed by Dylan Clark and produced by Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele.
Key facts
- •Chase Infiniti will star in 'Portrait of God,' her first role since her breakout performance in 'One Battle After Another.'
- •The film marks the first time producers Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele have collaborated on a project.
- •Director Dylan Clark is also currently working on a 'Blair Witch' reboot for Lionsgate, scheduled for release next September.
- •The project was previously in development at Universal before being acquired by Lionsgate.
- •Joe Russo co-wrote the screenplay for 'Portrait of God' alongside director Dylan Clark.
Lionsgate has acquired the rights to the horror film 'Portrait of God,' which will star Chase Infiniti and be directed by Dylan Clark. The project marks the first collaboration between horror producers Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele. Lionsgate has officially greenlit the feature for production, adding it to a slate that includes Clark’s upcoming 'Blair Witch' reboot.
Production and Creative Team
The film is produced by Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert through their Ghost House Pictures banner, alongside Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld of Monkeypaw Productions. Joe Russo, who co-wrote the screenplay with Clark, is also serving as a producer. Romel Adam and Jose Cañas are overseeing the project for Ghost House, while Chris Rosati is executive producing for Monkeypaw through his NAT20 Films shingle. Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson described the project as having an exceptional creative team, noting the studio's ongoing partnership with Clark.
Background and Development
Director Dylan Clark gained industry attention after posting high-horror short films to YouTube that accumulated millions of views. He previously released a short film titled 'Portrait of God' online in 2022. The feature project was originally set up at Universal before the studio released it earlier this year, allowing Lionsgate to acquire the rights. While specific plot details remain undisclosed, the film is described as a new twist on religious horror.
Cast and Career Context
Chase Infiniti, a Golden Globe and Emmy nominee, rose to prominence following her feature debut in the film 'One Battle After Another.' Her recent work includes 'The Julia Set,' which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Infiniti is represented by Gersh, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and the Lede Company, while Clark is represented by UTA, 3 Arts, and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis.
Timeline
- 2022Dylan Clark released a short film titled 'Portrait of God' online.
- Earlier this yearUniversal let go of the 'Portrait of God' project, making it available for acquisition.
- Next SeptemberDylan Clark's 'Blair Witch' reboot is scheduled for theatrical release.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety, Hollywood Reporter.
