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Following the tremendous success of Ryan Coogler's genre-bending horror-musical 'Sinners', Hailee Steinfeld is experiencing a surge in popularity. The movie broke records with its Easter weekend launch of $63 million worldwide, including $48 million in North America, and made an incredible $365.9 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing original film debut of the 2020s. Sinners received a rare "A" CinemaScore, the highest ever for an R-rated horror movie, and both critics and audiences were enamored.
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By co-starring with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf in Doug Liman's upcoming XR thriller 'Asteroid', Steinfeld will now further advance her cinematic career. The film, which combines high-stakes drama with immersive, cutting-edge technology, follows a bold group of strangers who travel to an asteroid in the hopes of striking it rich.
Hailee Steinfeld Teams Up With NFL Star DK Metcalf
'Asteroid', which makes its debut as a part of the Immersive Competition at the Venice International Film Festival (27th August–6th September), looks to be a daring foray into immersive filmmaking. In typical Liman fashion, it will combine innovation and narrative suspense as it makes its festival debut on Google's Android XR platform.
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DK Metcalf’s inclusion in the cast marks a fascinating crossover. Primarily recognized for his captivating appearance on the football field, this is not his first attempt at entertainment; he has already portrayed himself in the Paramount+ movie 'Secret Headquarters' and Peacock's 'Bel-Air'. In addition to highlighting Steinfeld's increasing prominence in Hollywood, his transition from sports legend to movie co-star with a formidable actor like Steinfeld heralds a vibrant new chapter in his career.
Rising Stars to Watch
Hailee Steinfeld is only 28-years old, and her career trajectory in movies—from breakthrough parts in 'The Edge of Seventeen' to blockbuster stardom—keeps getting better. She's pushing into immersive narrative and exploring new creative horizons with Asteroid, in addition to building on her success with 'Sinners'.
By fusing music, horror, sports, and XR innovation into a single, exciting cinematic leap, Steinfeld and Metcalf are redefining what it means to be multifaceted artists.
