When the Golden Globe nominations came out in December 2025, Sinners was nominated in seven different categories, putting it near the top of the list of contenders. Though it was great to see star Michael B. Jordan and writer/director Ryan Coogler receive their flowers, there were some major snubs among the cast. There’s a case to be made for the other actors not named, but there’s one whose absence stands out the most: Delroy Lindo.
When I didn’t hear Lindo’s name come up when the nominations were announced, I was shocked. His take on Delta Slim, an old musician and drunkard with a traumatic past, added so much to the movie, both in terms of drama and comedy, as the masterful 2025 horror movie played out. But you know, I’m holding out hope that we’ll all be singing a different tune when the Oscar nods are announced…
