Hailee Steinfeld Confirms Gwen Recording, Denies Champions Lead

Hailee Steinfeld pushed back on an IMDb listing that credited her as the lead of a Marvel series called Champions, saying “anyone can just update IMDb” and that she’s “always waiting by the phone” to reprise Kate Bishop. She confirmed she is recording as Gwen Stacy for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider‑Verse and reiterated she’s open to returning to the MCU when Marvel calls. Her Ryan Coogler–directed vampire-horror Sinners became an unexpected hit, opening to $48 million domestically and grossing about $367 million worldwide, and has earned critical praise and awards-season attention. An explicit line from her character Mary went viral on TikTok, prompting awkward public interactions she says she handles with appreciation and clear boundaries. She said the line’s early placement in production gave it unexpected energy, credited the cast and creative team, and noted the role allowed her to explore her mixed heritage. Reflecting on nearly two decades in the industry, she referenced her breakout True Grit role and said she’s prioritizing balance in her personal life with husband Josh Allen.