The character of Sammie is portrayed as a remarkably gifted musician, a fitting description for the young artist Miles Caton who has been captivating audiences since his early days of performing in church. Caton's talent first caught the public's eye when he was just 16 years old, at which point he was presented with an incredible opportunity to tour with the acclaimed musician H.E.R., a recipient of multiple prestigious awards including an Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar. This experience propelled him into the spotlight and allowed him to hone his craft on a grand scale.

During this European tour, Caton experienced a moment that profoundly impacted his career. Reflecting on it, he recalls, I think it was around 2022 or 2023 that we opened up for Coldplay. He described the exhilaration of performing alongside the legendary band during their Music of the Spheres World Tour, which has been widely recognized by music critics as one of Coldplay's finest live performances. We performed at Wembley Stadium, and it was like 50-60,000 people, and everybody in the room was just in awe of the whole production and just the sound. So that was one, for sure, he stated, emphasizing the electric atmosphere of the event and the overwhelming response from the crowd.

While performing for such a vast audience presents its own unique challenges, Caton is no stranger to adapting to different environments. He understands that the intimacy of small performances, like those on film sets, contrasts sharply with the energy of a stadium filled with fans. As shocked as I am and as lost for words I am at how the response has been, I'm extremely grateful, grateful to God for the opportunities that he presents in my life, Caton expressed earnestly. He sees his journey from a young boy to a budding star as a series of stepping stones, each moment building upon the last. I feel like from the time I was a kid till now, everything has kind of just been like a stepping stone. I've been working pretty hard for this type of opportunity. So to be in this moment now, it feels great.

Listeners can hear more about Caton's journey in a full interview featured in todays episode of the /Film Daily podcast, which also includes a conversation with renowned actor Delroy Lindo. For those interested in exploring more of Caton's story, the podcast can be accessed on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or any preferred podcasting service.

As for Catons latest project, the film Sinners is currently being screened in theaters nationwide. Audiences are encouraged to stay for a post-credits scene that promises to add an exciting twist to the viewing experience.