I don’t know if it has set in or not. Honestly, it’s crazy. It’s such an amazing honor. I remember thinking back to being in my room waiting for the call to see if I got the part. It’s like winning the lottery. I’m proud to be a member of such an amazing cast – that’s the best award of all.

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Hailee Steinfeld, an American actress, is sharing how amazing it feels to be a part of a great cast for a movie or TV show. She says it's like winning the lottery because she never expected to get the role. Even now, she can't believe it's real. Hailee is proud to be part of such an incredible group of people, which is the best reward of all.

About Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress and singer who had her breakthrough with the 2010 film True Grit, earning her Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. She has since starred in popular franchises like Pitch Perfect and The Edge of Seventeen, and voiced characters in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and the Netflix series Arcane. Steinfeld has also established herself as a successful singer, releasing several hit singles and EPs.

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