colman domingo just delivered a jaw-dropping performance that’s already sparking Oscar buzz—here are 5 things you need to know about the electrifying new role.
- He plays a real-life disgraced civil rights leader in a shocking biopic. Domingo transforms into Bayard Rustin, the mastermind behind the 1963 March on Washington, whose legacy was nearly erased due to his sexuality.
- The film features a never-before-seen vocal performance from the actor. Domingo belts out a gut-wrenching gospel solo in a pivotal scene, showcasing a raw vocal power that left the on-set crew in tears.
- Critics are calling it a career-defining turn. Early reviews from festival screenings have compared his emotional depth to Denzel Washington in “Training Day” and Mahershala Ali in “Moonlight.”
- He lost 25 pounds in six weeks for the role. Domingo dropped the weight through a strict vegan diet and grueling 3-hour daily dance rehearsals to capture Rustin’s lean, energetic physique.
- A real-life recording of Rustin’s voice was embedded into the film’s sound design. In a chilling Easter egg, Domingo whispers the exact words from a 1964 interview during the movie’s climax, blending reality with art.