For the first time in his career, Hailee Steinfeld He is portraying a multiracial character whose identity reflects his real story. She stars in Ryan Coogler’s new movie Sinnersopposite Michael B. Jordan and The Mossak.
In SinnersSteinfeld’s character is written as a mid -black grandfather, which is true for actress To real life. It is a detail that marks a remarkable change from their previous roles, which were white or supposed to be white. Steinfeld, a mixed heritage itself, including the North -American and Filipino black offspring on the side of his mother, has rarely seen that the complexity reflected in the characters he plays so far.
The character of Hailee Steinfeld’s “sinners” reflects his heritage of real life
He portrays Maria in the movie, a character who has a complicated story with the Twins Smoke and Stack (Jordan). He was a candidate on what this role meant in a recent interview with Blavity’s Shadow and Act.
“He caused a lot of questions for me,” he said. “Work research is always the best part, right? One of the best parts. And you are often learning about something you know a little or nothing, and you make discoveries about yourself through these things, but it is not, not? Easy to say (this), I would like to happen sooner, but I am very grateful that they happen now.”
Hailee Steinfeld says the “sinners” made her imagine what her grandfather’s life would like
He also raised how some family members attended the premiere with her on Thursday night and how they will have even more conversations.
“After watching the movie last night with just one family, it’s like the conversations in this movie are so important, but I got a lot closer to my mother and my grandfather. (With this role), my imagination was wild with the thoughts of his life. He gets it, and the music is amazing, he is so important.
Sinners It is in theaters on April 18. Look at the full interview with Coogler, Jordan, Steinfeld and much more.
