Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo Rescue Brits from Historic Oscars Shut-Out
At the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo will represent British talent in a significant way. They are the only U.K. actors nominated for Oscars this year, following the announcement made by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman.
Historic Significance of British Nominations
This year marks a pivotal moment for U.K. actors at the Oscars. Without the nominations for Mosaku and Lindo, it would have been the first instance in 40 years where no British actors received acting nominations. The last occurrence of such an event was in 1986.
Wunmi Mosaku’s Achievement
Wunmi Mosaku has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as a powerful Hoodoo priestess in Ryan Coogler’s acclaimed vampire horror film. This film garnered the most Oscar nominations this year. Mosaku’s character is also romantically linked to Michael B. Jordan’s character, who is nominated for his role as one of the Smokestack twins.
This is Mosaku’s inaugural Academy Award nomination. Her recognition follows her recent wins at the Gotham Independent Film Awards and nominations at the Critics’ Choice Awards and Actors Awards. She will compete against other notable actresses, including:
- Elle Fanning
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for Sentimental Value
- Amy Madigan for Weapons
- Teyana Taylor for One Battle After Another
Delroy Lindo’s Unexpected Nomination
Delroy Lindo received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor, a development that surprised many given the high level of competition this awards season. Notable contenders who missed an Oscar nod included Paul Mescal, Miles Caton, and Adam Sandler.
Notable nominees alongside Lindo are:
- Benicio Del Toro for One Battle After Another
- Sean Penn for One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi for Frankenstein
- Stellan Skarsgard for Sentimental Value
Lindo previously won accolades at the Black Film Critics Circle Awards for his portrayal of Delta Slim, a harmonica-playing elder. Additionally, the ensemble cast of Sinners, in which he stars, won Best Casting at the Critics’ Choice Awards.
Looking Ahead to the Oscars
The Oscar ceremony is set for March 15, and the tension mounts as both Mosaku and Lindo prepare to represent British cinema. The films Sinners and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another remain frontrunners for awards this year.
Stay tuned for updates and the full list of nominees at Filmogaz.com.
