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Actor Colman Domingo is best known for his work as Victor Strand inFear the Walking Dead. However, Domingo achieved critical acclaim for his performance as Bayard Rustin in the biographical drama film Rustin. For the role, Domingo also received his first Best Actor Academy Award nomination.
In a recent interview, Domingo spoke about his long tenure in Hollywood and how he is only just being recognized for his work. Domingo, who became the first African-Latino man to be nominated for a Best Actor Oscar, also shed light upon why it took so long for him to come to the forefront and showcase the full range of his talent. Here is how Colman Domingo reflected on his career in an interview ahead of the Oscars.
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Oscar-Nominee Colman Domingo Looks Back on His 33-Year-Long Career
After his Emmy Award-winning role inEuphoria,Colman Domingocontinued to prove himself as a versatile actor with roles in commercial and experimental films. However, the trajectory of the 54-year-old actor’s career changed drastically with 2023’sRustin, which netted him his first Oscar nomination.
In an interview withVanity Fair, Domingo reflected upon his long career and spoke about finally having his moment as a lead actor inRustin. Domingo stated that he has never seen a black or a white actor have a career trajectory that mirrors his own.
“I’m old as fuck. It’s true. I’ve been working for 33 years. For me to have this time now, it is because people have caught up with what I actually do.”
Domingo made the above statement reflecting on his journey in Hollywood, which has spanned nearly three decades. Domingo made his screen acting debut in 1995 and has consistently worked his way up to securing more prominent roles.
Domingo’s work inZolaandMa Rainey’s Black Bottombrought him serious recognition before the role of Bayard Rustin. However, Domingo’s statement implies that his recent success did not come overnight and is a result of his decades-long hard work, which is only just paying off because people are watching his movies.
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2023 was a big year for Domingo as it brought the much-deserved spotlight on the actor. However, Domingo’s star continues to rise in Hollywood as he has been linked with joining the MCU, one of the biggest movie franchises.
During the same interview withVanity Fair, Domingo addressed the rumors of him taking over the role of Kang the Conqueror after actorJonathan Majorswasfiredby Marvel Studios. Domingo stated the following about joining the MCU:
“My team has had conversations with Marvel about some aspect of the MCU for years. Do I know this to be true or not? I actually don’t know.”
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Domingo admitted that his team had held conversations with Marvel but implied that a concrete offer wasn’t made to the actor. Nonetheless, Domingo stated that he would be down for joining the MCU. Hence, given all the speculation and Domingo’s interest in the MCU, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he is cast as Kang the Conqueror soon.
Rustinis streaming on Netflix.
Pratik Handore
Content Writer
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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