The Julia Set Finally Gives Fans a First Look at Chris Briney and Chase Infiniti
Chris Briney is officially stepping into another major role, and fans now have their first glimpse at what he will look like in his upcoming movie, The Julia Set.
The new coming-of-age drama brings Briney together with Chase Infiniti, with the two actors appearing together in newly revealed set images. Directed and written by Niki Byrne, the movie also features an impressive supporting cast that includes Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs, Nina Hoss, Chloe Bailey and Nico Hiraga.
For fans who know Briney best as Conrad Fisher from The Summer I Turned Pretty, the first look may come with an interesting surprise. His character in The Julia Set, Pascal, appears to have the same dark hairstyle that Briney wore as Conrad during the early part of the hit series.
But despite that familiar look, the story itself takes Briney into a very different world.
Chris Briney and Chase Infiniti Finally Appear Together
The first-look images show Briney and Infiniti on the set of The Julia Set, with their characters appearing together during a lecture.
Infiniti plays Julia, a gifted young mathematician whose academic abilities put her on a demanding path. Briney plays Pascal, a teaching assistant who becomes an important figure in Julia's journey.
The images offer only a small glimpse at the movie, but they give fans their first opportunity to see the two leads in character.
And while Briney's dark hair might remind some viewers of Conrad Fisher, Pascal is part of a completely different story.
What Is The Julia Set About?
The movie follows Julia, a talented mathematician navigating the intense world of academic competition.
Her life takes a major turn when Pascal recruits her into an elite preparation course for the Putnam Exam, one of the most challenging mathematics competitions.
That setup gives The Julia Set a very different kind of coming-of-age story.
Instead of focusing solely on typical teenage relationships and school drama, the movie appears to explore ambition, academic pressure and what can happen when a young person becomes deeply invested in achieving a difficult goal.
Julia's decision to pursue this opportunity could ultimately have serious consequences as she pushes further into the competitive academic world.
Who Stars in The Julia Set?
Chase Infiniti leads the movie as Julia, while Chris Briney plays Pascal.
The supporting cast includes several familiar names:
Gillian Anderson
Jason Isaacs
Nina Hoss
Chloe Bailey
Carmen Ejogo
Nico Hiraga
Liz Lin
Alex Dillard
With that lineup, The Julia Set is shaping up to be a particularly interesting addition to the coming-of-age genre.
Chris Briney's Next Chapter After The Summer I Turned Pretty
The Julia Set comes as Briney's career continues to move forward after his time playing Conrad Fisher in The Summer I Turned Pretty.
After completing three seasons of the Prime Video series, Briney has continued taking on new projects, including a role in Hacks season 5.
He is also preparing for the sequel movie connected to The Summer I Turned Pretty, making The Julia Set another notable project on his growing list.
The new film therefore gives fans another chance to see Briney outside the role that made him widely recognizable to viewers.
Why Is It Called The Julia Set?
The title has a mathematical connection.
A Julia set is a concept in mathematics associated with complex equations and can produce intricate patterns. The movie's title therefore fits directly into Julia's world as a gifted mathematician.
The title also adds another interesting layer to the story because Julia's academic journey is expected to play a major role in the events of the film.
While the mathematics may sound intimidating, the movie itself appears to use that world as the backdrop for a larger story about ambition, pressure and the choices young people make while chasing their goals.
Is The Julia Set Based on a Book?
No. Based on the available information, The Julia Set is an original story rather than a film adaptation of a book.
Niki Byrne wrote and directed the movie, creating a coming-of-age story centered around mathematics, competition and academic ambition.
That means viewers won't need to read a novel beforehand to understand the story or compare the movie with an existing adaptation.
Where Was The Julia Set Filmed?
Production on The Julia Set began in London in October 2025.
With filming taking place in London and the movie now offering fans a first look at Briney and Infiniti in character, anticipation is building around when audiences will finally get to see the complete story.
A fall 2026 release would make sense based on the production timeline, although the information provided does not confirm an official release date.
A Very Different Role for Chris Briney
For fans discovering Chris Briney through The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Julia Set could provide an interesting look at how the actor is expanding beyond Conrad Fisher.
The familiar dark hair may initially bring back memories of Conrad, but Pascal's place in a story about mathematics and elite academic competition is clearly different from Briney's previous role.
Meanwhile, Chase Infiniti gets to lead a story centered on a young woman whose talent places her in an increasingly demanding academic environment.
With the first look now available, The Julia Set is giving audiences their first real taste of what this new chapter will look like.
And with Briney, Infiniti, Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs among the cast, there is plenty of reason to keep an eye on the movie as more details emerge.
