Oscar 2026 Shockers: Wicked Sequel Shut Out as Delroy Lindo Surprises and Paul Mescal Misses Out
Years after feeling overlooked by the Academy, Delroy Lindo has finally received recognition. Following Da 5 Bloods earning only one nomination in 2021, the actor had openly shared how disappointed he was by the lack of acknowledgment for the film and his performance. Chase Infiniti in 'One Battle After Another,' Paul Mescal in 'Hamnet,' Delroy Lindo in 'Sinners' and Kate Hudson in 'Song Sung Blue.' Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection; Agata Grzybowska/Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection; Warner Bros.; Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lindo described that moment as deeply disheartening, though he acknowledged that awards are never guaranteed and emphasized that no artist is owed nominations. Now, the narrative has changed. Lindo picked up a best supporting actor nomination for Sinners, one of a record 16 nominations for the film. His selection surprised many, ...