Five years ago, it was widely expected that Delroy Lindo would be nominated for an Oscar for his role in Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods. In the event, he was overlooked by the Academy, just as he had been by the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild.
Speaking to The Independent at the time, Lindo remained good-humored. “I would say that various reality checks I have received in the last few weeks or so have only enhanced my desire to remain circumspect about awards,” he remarked coolly.
