Sinners star Miles Caton: ‘I didn’t know how much I would be in the film … it might have scared me’

February 19, 2026

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Miles Caton, star of the 2025 box office hit 'Sinners,' woke up to learn his film received 16 Oscar nominations.
'Sinners,' a southern gothic horror musical set in the 1930s, explores the "bloodsucking of Black culture" and earned $368m globally.
Caton, whose first film role was in 'Sinners,' is nominated for the EE Bafta Rising Star award and attended the Grammys where the film won best score soundtrack.
He is set to perform 'I Lied to You' at the Oscars, a song that showcases his vocal talent and connects to the film's theme of musical evolution.
Caton's musical journey began with a viral video at age 11 and included singing backing vocals for R&B singer HER, experiences that provided invaluable insights into the artist's life.
Raised by parents in the music industry, Caton pursued music from a young age, attending the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts and developing his unique deep voice.
He relates to his character Sammie's struggle between his religious upbringing and the allure of music, drawing parallels to his own experiences.
Caton's family, while initially surprised by his character's mature scenes, trusts director Ryan Coogler's vision and supports his career.
He looks forward to experiencing the Oscars from a different perspective this year, moving from viewer to nominee and performer.

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