Sound of Metal breakout star Paul Raci, after nearly 30 years of small TV roles here and there, landed his first Oscar nomination.“If I had to wait this long for this recognition, it was well worth it,” he told Deadline.Raci, whose Joe attempts to help Riz Ahmed’s Ruben navigate the world as an addict musician who has almost completely lost his hearing, received a nomination for best supporting actor on Monday morning.
Ahmed also took home an Oscar nom, becoming the first Muslim nominated for the best actor category.The Baskets and Parks and Recreation actor, who often served as an interpreter for his deaf parents, said Sound of Metal benefited from the authentic and complex portrayals of the deaf community.
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