Hailee Steinfeld’s Evolution: New Horror Role and Continued Marvel Success in 2025

A Year of Transformations

2025 has been a landmark year for Hailee Steinfeld, marked by her compelling performance in Ryan Coogler’s film ‘Sinners,’ where she portrayed Mary, a mixed-race woman in 1932 Jim Crow-era Mississippi whose ancestry reflected Steinfeld’s own African American heritage.

Personal and Professional Milestones

The year has also brought significant personal joy for Steinfeld, as she married NFL quarterback Josh Allen on May 31, 2025, following their engagement announcement in late 2024.

Marvel Universe Expansion

Steinfeld continues her involvement in the Marvel universe, with her voice role as Gwen Stacy set to return in ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ (2027). Her recent updates about the project have been encouraging, with the actress already recording dialogue and expressing confidence in the creative team’s vision.

Horror Genre Debut

Her latest project, ‘Sinners,’ which released in April 2025, represents a new direction for Steinfeld. The horror feature, directed by Ryan Coogler, is a vampire film set in the 1930s South, where she plays Mary, the love interest of one of the twins portrayed by Michael B. Jordan.

Personal Connection to New Role

The role holds special significance for Steinfeld, whose maternal grandfather was Black and Filipino. She has expressed gratitude for the personal connection to the material, noting how the role raised questions about her family history that she wishes she could discuss with her grandfather.

Looking Ahead

Further expanding her career horizons, Steinfeld is set to star alongside Miles Teller in Paramount’s upcoming project ‘Winter Games.’ As her various projects continue to develop, particularly the highly anticipated Spider-Verse finale, fans can expect to see Steinfeld continue to raise the bar in her performances across different genres.