Sony Pictures Classics acquires Niki Byrne’s ‘The Julia Set’ after TIFF premiere

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired Niki Byrne’s “The Julia Set” after its world premiere at TIFF.

The film, written and directed by Byrne, stars Chase Infiniti as Julia Fischer, a university math prodigy preparing for the Putnam Exam who begins a relationship with a teaching assistant, according to Variety. The supporting cast includes Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs, Christopher Briney, Nina Hoss, Chlöe Bailey, Carmen Ejogo, Nico Hiraga, Liz Lin and Alex Dillard.

SPC will distribute in the United States, Benelux, Switzerland, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe (excluding Poland), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Israel and Asia (excluding Singapore). The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and Gersh. A theatrical release is planned for 2027; no specific date or window has been announced.

Infiniti’s performance drew early praise at the festival, positioning the drama as one of TIFF’s notable breakouts, per Variety.