Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chase Infiniti Payne May 5, 2000[1] Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia College Chicago |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2023–present |
Chase Infiniti Payne (born May 5, 2000) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the limited series Presumed Innocent (2024) and the film One Battle After Another (2025), for which she was nominated for the Actor Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
Early life and education
Infiniti was born and raised in Indianapolis.[2][3] She was named after the Batman Forever (1995) character Chase Meridian, played by Nicole Kidman, and Buzz Lightyear's catchphrase "To infinity and beyond" from Toy Story (1995), and she uses her middle name professionally.[4] Her father, Keith, owns a construction company and her mother, Kim, is a homemaker.[5] She has a younger sister, Dolcé.[4][5]
Infiniti attended the International School of Indiana, a language immersion private school in Indianapolis where she studied French. Infiniti first auditioned for a school musical at age 10.[6] She later transferred to North Central High School for where she was extensively involved in music and theatre programs, and from which she graduated from in 2018.[7] She then attended Columbia College Chicago, graduating in 2022.[8] While in Chicago, she worked as a kickboxing trainer and co-founded the K-pop cover dance group Duple Dance Crew.[4]
Career
In February 2023, Infiniti was announced as part of the cast in the Apple TV+ limited series Presumed Innocent.[9] In February 2024, she joined the cast for Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another, playing the daughter of a former revolutionary (Leonardo DiCaprio).[10] Infiniti submitted a self-tape for the film while filming Presumed Innocent. During her callback, she participated in a karate class with Anderson observing; though she was the only beginner, he cast her immediately after the session.[11] Her appearance in the film's trailer led Tyler, the Creator to cast her in his music video for "Darling, I".[11]
Infiniti will next star in the MGM production[12] The Testaments, a sequel series to Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale.[13] Showrunner Bruce Miller cast her after seeing her performance in Presumed Innocent and her K-pop dance covers, citing her versatility.[11]
In October 2025, Infiniti joined the cast of the coming-of-age drama The Julia Set, to film in London. She will play the title role of Julia, a talented mathematician invited to join an elite prep course for the world's most challenging math exam. The film also stars Christopher Briney, Gillian Anderson, and Jason Isaacs.[14]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | One Battle After Another | Willa Ferguson / Charlene Calhoun | Paul Thomas Anderson | |
| TBA | The Julia Set † | Julia | Niki Byrne | Filming[15] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Presumed Innocent | Jaden Sabich | Main role, 8 episodes |
| 2026 | The Testaments † | Agnes | Main role, upcoming series |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "Darling, I" | Tyler, the Creator | [16] |
Accolades
On October 19, 2025, Infiniti was named one of Variety's "10 Actors to Watch" at the Newport Beach Film Festival.[17][18] In December 2025, Infiniti was announced as one of BAFTA's "Breakthrough U.S." cohort, for her work in Presumed Innocent and One Battle After Another.[19]
References
- ^ Dimitroff, Cassandra (October 9, 2025). "Who is Chase Infiniti, the breakout star of 'One Battle After Another'?". Russh.
- ^ Hans, Simran (December 3, 2025). "Chase Infiniti: One breakthrough after another". Dazed.
- ^ "Rising Stars: Chase Infiniti". themediaeye.com. March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
…for 25 year old American actress…
- ^ a b c Ford, Rebecca (August 14, 2025). "Need Someone to Play a Famous Actor's Kid? Call Chase Infiniti". Vanity Fair. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Blair, Caroline (March 16, 2026). "All About Chase Infiniti's Parents, Keith and Kim Payne". People. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ^ Soni, Navin (June 10, 2024). "Presumed Innocent's Chase Infiniti Ethnicity & Family Background". poptvculture.com. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Jackson, Cheryl. "Indiana native starring in Leo DiCaprio movie. What to know about Chase Infiniti". IndyStar.
- ^ Wickes, Jade (June 14, 2024). "Chase Infiniti is the breakout star of Presumed Innocent". The Face. Vol. 4, no. 19. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
… 24-year-old newcomer from Indianapolis…
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 10, 2023). "Presumed Innocent: Chase Infiniti, Lily Rabe, Nana Mensah, Matthew Alan & Kingston Rumi Southwick Cast In Apple TV+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (February 2, 2024). "Teyana Taylor, Alana Haim to Star in Paul Thomas Anderson's Latest Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ a b c Rankin, Seija (September 26, 2025). "P.T. Anderson Is Betting It All on Chase Infiniti. No Pressure". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
… a 25-year-old from Chicago…
- ^ Kayla Cobb (December 6, 2025). "Chase Infiniti Suits Up in First Look at 'Handmaid's Tale' Spinoff 'The Testaments'". The Wrap. Yahoo news.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 13, 2025). "The Testaments Nears Hulu Greenlight; Chase Infiniti Joins Ann Dowd As Co-Lead Of Handmaid's Tale Sequel From Bruce Miller & Warren Littlefield". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 21, 2025). "Chase Infiniti, Christopher Briney, Gillian Anderson & Jason Isaacs To Star In Coming-Of-Age Drama 'The Julia Set' From Niki Byrne". Deadline. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 21, 2025). "Chase Infiniti, Christopher Briney, Gillian Anderson & Jason Isaacs To Star In Coming-Of-Age Drama 'The Julia Set' From Niki Byrne". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (August 19, 2025). "Tyler, the Creator Falls in Love with Noa Long, Ayo Edebiri, Willow in 'Darling, I' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ Sasic, Ema. "See Scarlett Johansson, Mark Hamill, 'Sinners' cast on the Newport film fest red carpet". The Desert Sun. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay, Peter Debruge, Leia (October 8, 2025). "Variety's 10 Actors to Watch 2025: Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton, Mari Yamamoto and More". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Ford, Lily (December 2, 2025). "BAFTA Breakthrough U.S.: Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Eva Victor Make Rising Stars List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ "AACTA International Award Nominees Announced". www.aacta.org. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ Davis, Clayton; Moreau, Jordan (January 7, 2026). "Actor Awards Nominations 2026: 'One Battle After Another' Earns Record-Breaking 7 Nods, 'The Studio' Leads TV With 5 Noms". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
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- ^ "Ryan Coogler's Sinners Earns Record 21 Nominations at 26th Annual Black Reel Awards". Blex Media. December 18, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ "BAFTA Film Awards Nominations: 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' Dominate as 'I Swear' Leads the Charge for British Indies". Variety. January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Tallerico, Brian (December 9, 2025). ""One Battle After Another," "Sinners" Lead Chicago Film Critics Association Nominees". Roger Ebert. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (December 5, 2025). "The 2025 Critics Choice Award (CCA) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ Martin, Peter (December 17, 2025). "Dallas Critics Honor 'One Battle After Another' as Best Film of 2025". ScreenAnarchy. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (December 19, 2025). "The 2025 Florida Film Critics Circle (FFCC) Winners". Next Best Picture. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ arnewsteam (December 27, 2025). "Georgia Film Critics Association Gives Best Picture to 'One Battle After Another'". Awards Radar. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
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- ^ "'Sinners' Leads Houston Film Critics Nominations". Houston Film Critics Society. January 11, 2026. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ Marric, Linda (December 15, 2025). "'One Battle After Another', 'Hamnet', and 'Sinners' Lead Nominations for 46th Annual London Critics' Circle Film Awards". London Film Critics' Circle. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
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- ^ "IPA set to Celebrate the 30th Annual Satellite Awards". International Press Academy. December 16, 2025. Archived from the original on December 18, 2025. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (December 7, 2025). "The 2025 St. Louis Film Critics Association (StLFCA) Nominations". NextBestPicture. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- ^ Christie, Brendan (December 18, 2023). "TFCA Unveils 2023 Canadian Film Nominees in Split Categories". Playback. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
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