Hailee Steinfeld talks Marvel future, viral ‘Sinners’ line, and return in Spider-Verse sequel

Hailee Steinfeld is reflecting on her career highs, viral moments, and upcoming projects.

The actress, who has worked in Hollywood for nearly two decades, recently spoke on the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast about her Marvel future, her role in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, and the unexpected cultural impact of her horror film Sinners.

In Sinners, Steinfeld’s character Mary delivers a shocking line that quickly went viral on TikTok, sparking memes and endless fan reactions. While she appreciates the enthusiasm, Steinfeld admitted that hearing strangers quote the explicit line in public can be “awkward,” especially when others nearby don’t understand the context.

The Warner Bros. film, directed by Ryan Coogler and co-starring Michael B. Jordan, has become one of 2025’s standout hits and a likely awards contender. Steinfeld credited the cast and creative team, sharing that filming the viral scene early in production gave it an unexpected energy.

Beyond Sinners, fans are eager to know about Steinfeld’s return as Kate Bishop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While she joked about IMDb rumors linking her to a potential Champions project, Steinfeld emphasized that she’s always ready to return when Marvel calls.

She also confirmed that she’s back as the voice of Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, teasing that the recording process is ongoing and constantly evolving.

Reflecting on her career, Steinfeld also revisited her breakout role in True Grit, which earned her an Oscar nomination at 13, and said she now values slowing down outside of work, balancing life with her husband, NFL star Josh Allen.

From viral movie lines to Marvel speculation, Steinfeld’s range continues to keep her in the spotlight across film, music, and animation.