John Leguizamo on ‘The Odyssey,’ Non-Traditional Casting and Being Uninvited From ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

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What happened

The trailblazing actor and outspoken activist for Latino representation in Hollywood could land the first Oscar nomination of his career.

Key facts

  • The trailblazing actor and outspoken activist for Latino representation in Hollywood could land the first Oscar nomination of his career.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:47:56 UTC.

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