The actor was expected to be a major presence this awards season thanks to hisperformance as Macrinusin Ridley Scott’sGladiatorsequel.
Yet, it is the BAFTA nominations that mark the continuation of a glaring trend for the heralded performer.
Denzel Washington was not nominated by the BAFTA Awards for Best Supporting Actor based on his performance inGladiator II.
There’s no debate that Denzel should have received some recognition by the BAFTAs over the years.
He’ll have to wait for his next movie to try and finally get a BAFTA nomination now.
This even includes this year’s Best Supporting Actor nominations, as Clarence Maclin got a nomination.
Denzel Washington is just not one of them strangely.
There’s no way to excuse snubs forGloryin Best Supporting Actor orTraining Dayin Best Actor.
That’s not what happened withGladiator II, asnone of the 2025 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor nominees are British.
Denzel missed here due to the state of the race.
He’s had nine Oscar nominations before without ever getting a BAFTA nomination.
By itself, the fact the BAFTAs snubbed him again would not impact his odds forGladiator IIat all.
But that’s looking less likely as it approaches.
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