Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Cory Woodroof

Marshawn Lynch – yes, that Marshawn Lynch – is nominated for an Independent Spirit Award

Former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has accomplished what very few former NFL players have been able to: he’s been nominated for a major film award.

Lynch earned a Best Breakthrough Performance nomination for the Independent Spirit Awards on Tuesday for his performance in Emma Seligman comedy Bottoms.

The NFL alumnus played Mr. G in the comedy, a foul-mouthed teacher who works at the school where the film’s two leads attend.

Lynch has compiled an impressive list of television credits with appearances on shows like Westworld, Murderville, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The League.

While he made a cameo in this year’s NFL-centric comedy 80 for Brady, Bottoms represents his first big role in a major motion picture.

The Indie Spirit nomination is his first major recognition for his acting career. He won a Super Bowl with Seattle in 2014 and is widely regarded as one of the most beloved players of his generation.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.