Gillian Anderson, Rebecca Hall Star in Psychological Thriller

Gillian Anderson and Rebecca Hall are set to lead the cast of the psychological thriller "The Portrait." Written and directed by Sara Colangelo, the film is based on Ilaria Bernardini's novel.

The story unfolds as Valeria, a celebrated writer, secretly commissions an intimate portrait from Isla, the wife of her longtime wealthy businessman lover. This endeavor allows Valeria to infiltrate the inner workings of her lover's family home during his illness. The plot details a tense dynamic between the wife and mistress within a grand London townhouse.

Production for "The Portrait" is slated to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with filming scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom. The film is being produced by Talia Kleinhendler and Osnat Handelsman Keren of Pie Films, alongside Francesca Cualbu of The Apartment. WME Independent is handling domestic rights, while Rocket Science is managing international sales at AFM.