Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele — two of the most influential voices in modern horror — have found their leading lady for their first cinematic collaboration. Lionsgate confirmed that Chase Infiniti will headline the upcoming film Portrait of God.

A Rising Star

The casting news follows a breakout year for Infiniti, who delivered a standout performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Academy Award-winning One Battle After Another, a role that earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She also impressed audiences in Hulu’s The Testaments, a performance that garnered an Emmy nomination. At a relatively early stage in her career, Infiniti has already attracted attention from major filmmakers and awards voters alike.

Landing the lead in a Raimi-Peele collaboration represents a significant step forward, placing her at the center of a project that will draw intense scrutiny from horror fans and critics given the pedigree of its producers.

The Horror Powerhouse Team

Portrait of God is being produced by a powerhouse team. Raimi and Rob Tapert helm production through Ghost House Pictures, while Peele and Win Rosenfeld produce via Monkeypaw Productions. Joe Russo, who co-wrote the screenplay with Dylan Clark, also serves as a producer. Romel Adam and Jose Cañas oversee the project for Ghost House, and Chris Rosati is attached as an executive producer under NAT20 Films and its first-look deal.

This marks the first time Raimi and Peele have collaborated on a feature film. Both directors have defined distinct eras of horror: Raimi’s legacy includes the iconic Evil Dead franchise and later titles such as Drag Me to Hell, while Peele’s breakout came with Get Out, followed by Us, Nope, and a string of high-profile producing credits.

What to Expect

Details about the plot remain under wraps, but the involvement of Raimi, Peele, and Russo suggests a genre film with ambitions beyond standard horror fare. Russo’s screenwriting partnership with Clark, combined with the sensibilities of Raimi and Peele, points toward a story that will likely balance scares with thematic depth — a combination that has defined both producers’ best work.

Lionsgate’s acquisition and the casting of Infiniti indicate that the project is moving forward quickly. With this team assembled, Portrait of God is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated horror titles on the horizon.