The cast of the forthcoming film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, made a striking impression at the European premiere held in London on April 14. Set in the 1930s South, the movie uses vampirism as a lens to examine racism. So it’s fitting that in honor of these roots, the cast come prepared to pay homage—decked out with eye-catching accessories.
Tucked in between the audacious proclamations was the fierce vampire fang grills that many of the ambassadors of cast sported. Michael B. Jordan went with a bold but distinctive style with his grill. The low-sparkle gold outline design, with the full diamond-encrusted bottom set, glimmered mesmerizingly under the bright lights. Fellow cast mates Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Hailee Steinfeld and Miles Caton were in They flashed gold vampire fangs carved out of grills on their lower teeth.
This bold style decision set the tone for the rest of the promotional cycle for Sinners. It injected a special dramatic touch for their overall look at the film’s premiere. The cast members proudly displayed their grills, showing just how far the cast and crew went to get into character.
Hailee Steinfeld, who stars in the film, made a notable entrance in a black sheer gown designed by Robert Wun. The remarkable dress, which came from the designer’s fiery spring 2024 couture collection, had bright red and orange flames flowing on the bodice and along the train. Steinfeld seemed to be in the process of fully growing out her bob hairstyle ever since she debuted it last summer.
Looking back on her experience making Sinners, Steinfeld opened about how relatable she found the project to be on a personal level.
“It had such an impact on me personally,” – Hailee Steinfeld
At only 28 years of age, Steinfeld is still on a journey with her craft. Her terrifying turn in this bloody vampire thriller continues a promising trajectory into the actress’ career. On the red carpet, the powerful and unexpected accessorizing perfectly complimented the film’s themes. It also highlights the incredible work of the cast to breathe life into their characters.
The upcoming European premiere of Sinners added more pressure to promote the film. Now, viewers are eagerly awaiting its arrival! The distinctive mixture of fashion and character portrayal continues to captivate fans and critics alike. Through its poignant storytelling and multifaceted approach, Sinners will catalyze conversations well beyond its opening.