Denzel Washington not receiving an Academy Award nomination for Gladiator II would prove that he has bad luck with Ridley Scott movies.

The legendary actor has picked up plenty of Oscar buzz for his role in Gladiator 2, but he failed to secure a BAFTA nomination. Shockingly, Washington has never been nominated for a BAFTA at all, despite nine Oscar nominations (and two wins).

Even though Denzel Washington’s Gladiator II performance is the highlight of the movie, it’s possible that he ended up going down with the ship. While the movie was nominated for Best British Film, it only received two other nominations, in technical categories, for Best Sound and Special Visual Effects.

Despite his extensive accolades, including 10 Oscar nominations, BAFTA recognition has remained elusive for Denzel Washington throughout his career