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Josh Brolin He joked about quitting when he criticized the Academy for rejecting “Dune: Part II” director Denis Villeneuve.
Brolin, who has appeared in “Dune” and “Dune: Part Two,” Villeneuve had previously threatened to quit the show if his work in the sequel was not recognized.
Brolin said in a video shared on Instagram Stories: “Just want to congratulate you on the Best Picture nominations for ‘Dune’ to Greig Fraser for Cinematography, Best Visual Effects to Patrice (Vermett) for Production Design and Sound.” “Obviously, I’m quitting the show because Denis Villeneuve wasn’t nominated.”
“That’s just the way this thing works,” he added. “It doesn’t make any sense to me. It doesn’t matter. (Editor) Joe Walker and Dennis, you deserve it. It’s an amazing movie. It’s better than The first one is all good. Congratulations to everyone for sure.”
Oscar Nominations: Demi Moore, Selena Gomez, Nicole Kidman lead the biggest snubs and surprises
Josh Brolin joked he’d have to quit acting after the Academy rejected the 2025 Oscar-nominated “Dune: Part II” director. (Getty Images)
“That’s just the way this thing works. It doesn’t make sense to me.”
Brolin hailed the “Dune” sequel as a “better movie” as he threatened to quit the industry in November.
“If he doesn’t get nominated this year, I’ll quit acting,” Brolin Tell the variety. “This is a better movie than the first one. When I watched it, it felt like my brain was turned on. It’s masterful and Dennis is our master filmmaker. If the Academy Awards had No matter what, they’ll know him.”
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Villeneuve isn’t the only industry star to be turned down. Actresses such as Selena Gomez, Nicole KidmanAngelina Jolie and more, their parts in various films are clearly delivered.
Nicole Kidman was snubbed from the 2025 Academy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
French director Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” received a total of 13 nominations, but Selena Gomez plays cartel leader Jesse Jessi Del Monte, Cartel’s wife who underwent gender-affirming surgery, did not receive a single nomination.
Angelina Jolie, who portrays opera legend Maria Callas in the film, underwent months of Italian lessons and rigorous vocal training to perform some of Callas’ biggest hits. in magazine. However, she did not win a nomination for Best Actress.
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Demi Moore is nominated for her first Oscar. (Chris Polk)
Meanwhile, Demi Moore received her first oscar nomination For “matter”. She starred alongside Cynthia Erivo in “Wicked”, Mikey Madison in “anora”, “Emilia Perez” and Fernanda Torres joined Fernanda Torres on “Wicked,” Mikey Madison, for “I’m Still Here.”
“Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor and has exceeded my wildest dreams in recent months,” Moore said in a statement.
“Truly, there are no words to fully express my joy and overwhelming gratitude. Not just for me, but for what this film represents. I am deeply humbled.”
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Fox News Digital’s Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.
