Jack O'Connell portrays Remmick, a primary antagonist, in the new film "Sinners." The Ryan Coogler movie features O'Connell as a vampire pursued by members of the Choctaw tribe. The film is currently receiving wide attention.
O'Connell's character is an Irish vampire who arrives in the United States before the film's 1932 setting. He reportedly spent over two decades in the country before the events depicted.
Preparation for the role involved learning new skills. O'Connell learned to sing for the character, who is drawn to individuals with transcendent musical abilities. He also prepared for a scene featuring an Irish step dance set to the song “Rocky Road to Dublin.”
O'Connell previously learned Irish dance as a child. For the film, he trained with Angela O’Connor at the Academy of Irish Dance in London to prepare for the performance sequence.
The film suggests Remmick targets individuals with powerful musical talents to use their voices as vessels. This is implied as the reason he pursues Sammie in the movie and potentially why he came into conflict with the Choctaw tribe.
During his time in the U.S., Remmick likely encountered the tribe multiple times. The tribe eventually realized who he was and what he intended, leading to their pursuit of him at the start of the film.
The story touches on the migration of people and the sharing of ancient cultures and customs, particularly within music and language. This blending occurred in the South, with African, Irish, and Scottish peoples contributing traditions.
Beyond "Sinners," O'Connell has upcoming roles in the horror genre. He is slated to appear in "28 Years Later" and its sequel, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." O'Connell stated that filmmakers are what draw him to projects.
