Chase Infiniti's imagination is a veritable wellspring of ideas for film after film. In fact, the star of "One Battle After Another" has even pitched for a sequel to the 13-time Oscar-nominated film, harboring a dream of sharing the screen with her costar Teyana Taylor, who portrays her mother in "Perfidia Beverly Hills," as well as Regina Hall's character Deandra. "I would love to see that," Chase shared exclusively with Zuri Hall during Live From E! Oscars 2026 on March 15. "And I would love to see Willa and Perfidia get Deandra." The 25-year-old added, "Honestly, I would love to see all three of us together."
It was a monumental night for Chase, who looked stunning in a custom Louis Vuitton lilac gown, especially as she couldn't quite believe she was actually at the Conan O'Brien-hosted ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. (For a glimpse of every star on the Oscars 2026 red carpet, see here.) "I had a bit of a 'pinch me' moment yesterday where I was like, 'Oh my gosh, tomorrow's the Oscars,'" she admitted. "But it hasn't hit me yet. I can't believe it."
"One Battle After Another" marked Chase's debut in a feature film after making her acting debut in the 2024 series "Presumed Innocent." And she can't quite believe the path her career has taken. "You couldn't have told me three years ago that I would be where I am now," she shared with Deadline in December. "Getting the opportunity to be in the rooms or projects with some of the most legendary people in the industry is unbelievable."
As for how she got to where she is? Chase joked it came from the "sheer determination of a 10-year-old" and a "creative-forward household," as her parents helped fuel her love of acting. "My parents showered me with so much love that I felt empowered," she added, "but they also taught me that with dedication and hard work, you get what you want." And when Paul—who both wrote and directed "One Battle After Another"—came her way, Chase quipped, "My brain could not compute how massive this project was."
"I didn’t get the script until halfway through auditioning," she explained. "But when I did, it was a real page-turner. Willa has no fear. I can relate to her stubbornness and resilience, but I don’t think I could handle what she goes through. Her strength is never-ending."
