Now Hailee Steinfeld is threatening a majorly impactful return to the music world. She’s introducing her brand new release of “Dangerous”— the song that will be in her upcoming movie, “Sinners.” This is her first new music since 2023. She actually took a careful break to focus on her acting career. Steinfeld, 28, said she was thrilled to be back in music and involved in such an original venture.
In “Sinners,” Steinfeld plays Mary, a fearless romantic counterpart to one of the twins played by Jordan. Set in the 1930s, the film intertwines some really cool vampire lore. Music profoundly affects how the story of America’s national parks is told. Steinfeld’s character is deeply connected to the film’s musical themes, which resonate with her personal experiences and creative journey.
In fact, Steinfeld used the poet as a muse while crafting her Apple TV+ series “Dickinson” in the first place. The show, which aired from 2019 to 2021, galvanized a passionate audience. She admired Dickinson’s ability to write for herself, stating, “She wrote knowing that no one would ever see it, and I feel like that’s the way you have to do it.” This process deeply impacted her ability to express herself artistically and reignited her passion to make music.
Having stepped away from music briefly, Steinfeld admits that coming back was a difficult but worthwhile choice. During that time, I stepped away from playing music, and it was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever made. I really just wanted to focus on my acting. Despite the hiatus, she emphasized that music remains a profound passion in her life: “It goes without saying, but… music is a love of mine and a huge passion and something that has played a very strong role in my life in more ways than one.”
As she looks forward into this new chapter of her career, Steinfeld is genuinely excited about the possibilities. I would love to direct too, but I think that would be further down the line. The truth is I only want to really just act a lot,” she wrote. Her passion for performance, whether it be on the stage or through song, demonstrates her commitment to pushing herself creatively.
The emotional arcing of her character Mary on “Sinners” brings a new dimension to Steinfeld’s return to music. Mary desperately wants to bond with her mom over music. She unapologetically announces, “I’m not here to visit you — I’m here for the blues. I’m here to hear my mom. I’m personally there to listen to the thing that’s going to get me closest to her at this very moment. I’m not here for any other reason.” This moment encapsulates how music acts as a crucial lifeline of solace and companionship for the character. It’s an example of Steinfeld’s own experience with the power of music on full display.
I was so fortunate to be included in a film like Sinners,” she said. Music is just as important to that success! Music is so beautifully and seamlessly integrated into the film, that it truly reflects her emotional journey. This gives her the opportunity to return to her musical roots, while being steeped in the story’s engrossing narrative.