Prepare to sink your fangs into the latest blood‑curdling chapter of vampire lore. Ryan Coogler, renowned for his bold storytelling, is venturing into supernatural territory with his upcoming American period horror film, Sinners. With a script that promises to blend period aesthetics with visceral horror, this film is already generating a buzz among fans of dark, atmospheric tales.
A Tale of Dual Identities and Cursed Return
The premise of Sinners centers on twin brothers—both brought to life by the incomparable Michael B. Jordan in a dual role—who return to their troubled hometown to leave their pasts behind. Instead, they find that an even greater evil lurks in the shadows, awaiting their arrival. This narrative twist promises a mix of personal redemption, family secrets, and the kind of supernatural menace that vampire aficionados crave.
The Cast
Michael B. Jordan as Smoke and Stack (dual roles)
Hailee Steinfeld as Mary
Miles Caton as Sammy
Jack O’Connell as Remmick (portraying the villain)
Wunmi Mosaku as Annie
Jayme Lawson as Pearl
Omar Benson Miller as Cornbread
Li Jun Li as Grace
From Conception to Production
Ryan Coogler began developing this genre‑bending project through his production company, Proximity Media, as early as January 2024. The film’s vampire premise was an intriguing departure for the acclaimed director, and it quickly caught the eye of industry heavyweights. By February 2024, Michael B. Jordan was cast, setting the stage for a fierce bidding war among major studios. Warner Bros. Pictures ultimately secured the distribution rights in March 2024.
Casting for additional roles followed in April 2024, and principal photography kicked off in New Orleans on April 13, 2024. The production, with cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw at the helm, employed both IMAX 15‑perf 65 mm and Panavision Panaflex 65 mm cameras, ensuring a visually striking, immersive experience that promises to capture every eerie detail of this period horror tale. Filming wrapped on July 17, 2024, after spending $67.6 million on location in Louisiana.
Interestingly, during production the working title was Grilled Cheese—a quirky placeholder for a film that is anything but cheesy. With a budget estimated around $90 million, Sinners is shaping up to be a high‑stakes cinematic venture that marries lavish period detail with dark, supernatural themes.
Mark Your Calendars: Release Details
Vampire fans, circle April 18, 2025, on your calendars. Originally slated for a March 7 release, Sinners was rescheduled to allow for extra post‑production time—crucial for a film that relies on rare film stock labs to process its IMAX footage.