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Miles Caton: From Viral Video to Oscar Nominee
19 Feb
Summary
- Miles Caton, 20, earned Oscar nominations for his role in 'Sinners'.
- The horror musical 'Sinners' achieved global box office success.
- Caton will perform a song from 'Sinners' at the upcoming Oscars ceremony.
Miles Caton, the 20-year-old star of the surprise hit horror musical 'Sinners,' is experiencing unprecedented success. The film, which earned $368 million globally, has secured 16 Oscar nominations. Caton, who plays a musical prodigy, is set to perform a song from the movie at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony.
His career began with a viral video of him singing at age 11, which led to him being discovered while singing backing vocals for H.E.R. Caton's first film role in 'Sinners,' directed by Ryan Coogler, has propelled him into the spotlight, earning him a Bafta Rising Star nomination and appearances at high-profile events.
Drawing from his own background in a religious household and gospel music, Caton related to his character's struggles. The film's narrative explores the evolution of Black music, a theme deeply resonant with Caton, whose family has a strong musical heritage. He considers his performance in 'Sinners' the culmination of a lifelong ambition.
