Dune: Part Two star Josh Brolin implores the Oscars to recognize Denis Villeneuve for the sequel after he was snubbed for the first movie. Based on the book by Frank Herbert, Villeneuve's first Dune movie was released in 2021. It was well-received and won six Oscars, including for Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Visual Effects, but Villeneuve himself wasn't nominated for Best Director. Dune: Part Two was critically acclaimed and a major box office success following its release earlier this year, but it remains unclear how it will perform at the upcoming Academy Awards.
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In his new memoir, From Under The Truck (via Variety), Brolin, who plays Gurney Halleck in the franchise, shares his candid thoughts about Villeneuve not being nominated for Dune, making the bold statement that he'll "quit acting" if the filmmaker isn't recognized this time for Dune: Part Two. The actor celebrates the sequel as an improvement over the original and calls Villeneuve "one of our master filmmakers." Check out the full excerpt from Brolin's book below:
" If he doesn't get nominated this year, I'll quit acting . It was a better movie than the first one. When I watched it, it felt like my brain was broken open. It's masterful, and Denis is one of our master filmmakers. If the Academy Awards have any meaning whatsoever, they'll recognize him."
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Dune: Part Two is one of the rare sequels that has actually been more warmly received than the original. Dune's reviews in 2021 were positive, but the film also has the challenging job of setting up the world and all the characters, while the sequel benefits from having relatively little setup. As seen in the chart below, Dune: Part Two has been a success by all metrics.
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The success and quality of the film means that Villeneuve seems very likely to be nominated this time around. It's far less certain, however, that he'll win. Traditionally, the Oscars have been hesitant to award second installments in a trilogy, as was seen with The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). With Dune: Part Three confirmed to be on the horizon, it's possible that Academy voters will want to wait to recognize the franchise until Villeneuve's grand conclusion. The Dune franchise is also hard sci-fi, a genre that hasn't historically done well at the Oscars.
For reference, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was nominated for six Oscars, winning for Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) was nominated for 11 and won 11, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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Brolin probably isn't being serious about quitting acting should Villeneuve not be nominated, but, thankfully, this likely won't be put to the test. I'd be very surprised if Villeneuve wasn't at least nominated, as Dune: Part Two has essentially cemented him as a Christopher Nolan-level Hollywood presence. Every new Villeneuve movie from this point forward will be eventized in a similar way that new Nolan movies are, though perhaps to a lesser degree. While it remains a question mark whether Dune: Part Two will any major awards, Villeneuve has certainly proven himself worthy of a nomination and a win.
Source: From Under The Truck by Josh Brolin (via Variety)
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Dune: Part Two continues the epic saga of Paul Atreides as he allies with Chani and the Fremen. Pursuing retribution for his family's devastation, Paul grapples with a significant decision impacting his personal desires and the universe's future, attempting to avert a dire destiny that only he anticipates.
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*Availability in US Director Denis Villeneuve Release Date February 27, 2024 Studio(s) Legendary Pictures Distributor(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Writers Denis Villeneuve Cast Timothée Chalamet , Zendaya , Rebecca Ferguson , Javier Bardem , Josh Brolin , Austin Butler , Florence Pugh , Dave Bautista , Christopher Walken , Lea Seydoux , Stellan Skarsgård , Charlotte Rampling , Souheila Yacoub , Roger Yuan , Babs Olusanmokun , Giusi Merli , Kait Tenison , Tara Breathnach , Akiko Hitomi , Imola Gáspár , Elbooz Omar Ahmed Fathie , Abdelkarim Hussein Seli Mohamed Hassanin , Joseph Beddelem , Xavier Alba Royo , Rachid Abbad Character(s) Paul Atreides , Chani , Jessica , Stilgar , Gurney Halleck , Feyd-Rautha , Princess Irulan , Beast Rabban , Emperor , Lady Margot Fenring , Baron Harkonnen , Reverend Mother Mohiam , Shishakli , Lanville , Jamis , Reverend Mother Ramallo , Bene Gesserit Sister , Watermaster , Young Fremen Patrol , Fedaykin Leader , Fedaykin Runtime 167 minutes Franchise(s) Dune Sequel(s) Dune: Part Three prequel(s) Dune Budget $122 Million Main Genre Sci-Fi YouTube Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Way9Dexny3w Expand ✕ Remove Ads
