From visionary director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed) and superstar Michael B. Jordan comes Sinners, a bone-chilling horror thriller that redefines the genre. The film follows twin brothers (both played by Jordan) who return to their haunted hometown, only to confront a sinister force that has been waiting for their return. Blending Southern Gothic atmosphere with heart-pounding terror, Sinners promises to be one of 2025’s most talked-about cinematic events.
Below is the complete cast breakdown, featuring both established stars and exciting newcomers who bring this terrifying vision to life. Each performer delivers a standout performance in this genre-bending nightmare that explores trauma, family secrets, and supernatural vengeance.
Sinners Cast
1. Michael B. Jordan as Smoke & Stack
Born: February 9, 1987 in Santa Ana, California
Notable Works: Creed trilogy (2015-2023), Black Panther (2018), Fruitvale Station (2013)
Michael B. Jordan delivers a career-defining dual performance as twin brothers Smoke and Stack – two sides of the same soul with radically different personalities. Jordan worked with movement coaches to create distinct physicality for each brother: Smoke’s guarded, tense posture contrasts with Stack’s loose-limbed swagger. The actor underwent an intense physical transformation to play both roles, including gaining 15 pounds of muscle for Stack while maintaining a leaner frame for Smoke.
This marks Jordan’s fourth collaboration with Ryan Coogler, and their first venture into horror. The actor has cited The Shining and Get Out as inspirations for his approach to the dual roles, blending psychological depth with raw terror. Early test screenings have praised Jordan’s ability to make both brothers fully realized characters, even when they share the screen through seamless VFX.
2. Jack O’Connell as Remmick
Born: August 1, 1990 in Derby, England
Notable Works: Unbroken (2014), Skins (2007-2013), The North Water (2021)
Jack O’Connell brings menacing intensity to Remmick, the brothers’ childhood friend turned local enforcer. The British actor mastered a thick Southern accent and studied real-life small-town tough guys to create his character’s unsettling presence. O’Connell’s Remmick serves as both a link to the twins’ past and a harbinger of the darkness to come.
Known for his physically demanding roles, O’Connell performed all his own stunts in the film’s brutal fight sequences. His chemistry with Jordan crackles with both camaraderie and tension, keeping audiences guessing about Remmick’s true loyalties until the shocking finale.
3. Saul Williams as Jedidiah
Born: February 29, 1972 in Newburgh, New York
Notable Works: Slam (1998), Tey (2012), Neptune Frost (2021)
Poet and musician Saul Williams delivers a mesmerizing performance as Jedidiah, the mysterious spiritual leader of the town’s Black community. Williams drew from his background in spoken word to create Jedidiah’s hypnotic sermons and prophecies. The character serves as both guide and warning to the returning brothers.
Williams collaborated with Coogler to develop Jedidiah’s unique belief system, blending elements of Hoodoo, Southern Christianity, and Afrofuturism. His musical talents also contribute to the film’s haunting score, featuring original compositions performed by Williams.
4. Andrene Ward-Hammond as Ruthie
Born: March 15, 1981 in Kingston, Jamaica
Notable Works: The Underground Railroad (2021), The Good Fight (2017-2022)
Andrene Ward-Hammond shines as Ruthie, the brothers’ estranged aunt who holds the key to their family’s dark history. The actress researched generational trauma in Southern Black families to inform her layered performance. Ruthie’s home becomes both sanctuary and battleground as supernatural forces close in.
Ward-Hammond’s powerful monologue about the town’s history of racial violence is reportedly one of the film’s most chilling and poignant moments. Her chemistry with Jordan creates a compelling dynamic of mistrust and reluctant familial bonds.
Supporting Cast Spotlight
5. Miles Caton as Sammie Moore
The young actor (The Harder They Fall) plays a local teenager who becomes entangled in the brothers’ return, delivering a breakout performance.
6. Tenaj L. Jackson as Beatrice
Jackson (The Wonder Years) portrays the town historian whose knowledge makes her a target, blending warmth and steely resolve.
7. David Maldonado as Hogwood
The veteran character actor (Narcos: Mexico) brings gravitas to the corrupt sheriff trying to maintain control as chaos erupts.
8. Helena Hu & Yao as Lisa & Bo Chow
This real-life couple plays immigrant shop owners who provide crucial refuge, adding texture to the town’s social fabric.
