Despite the undead nature of her latest role,Hailee Steinfeldhad a profound connection to the character.
It had such an impact on me personally, she toldPeople.
Therefore, I feel like the least it can do is make an impact on those that watch it.
Hailee Steinfeld in ‘Sinners’ (2025)Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection
Look, it all started with my Uncle James, who was from Mississippi.
He passed away while I was working onCreed.
And his house was close enough that I could walk to it as a kid.
Michael B. Jordan with Ryan Coogler on the set of ‘Sinners’Warner Bros.
I spent a lot of time with him, man.
And he would listen to blues music.
That was his thing.
If the room was dark enough, I would feel like he was right there listening with me.