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Delroy Lindo is claiming victory

NPR | By Terry Gross,
Tonya Mosley, Adam Staniszewski
Published March 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM EST
Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Delroy Lindo is Oscar-nominated for his role as Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners.’ In a wide-ranging conversation with co-host Tonya Mosley, he talks about preparing for the role, growing up in the U.K. as the son of a Jamaican immigrant, and a special phone call from Spike Lee. He also shares what was going through his mind when he was onstage at the BAFTAs when a man shouted a racial slur.

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Terry Gross
Terry Gross is the host and executive producer of NPR's Fresh Air.
Tonya Mosley
Tonya Mosley is a co-host of Fresh Air.
Adam Staniszewski