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 wears a satin dress at a 1930s gathering in a still from ‘Sinners’.

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.

Ryan Coogler interview

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.