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The 97th Academy Awards nominations were finally announced last night, and Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated "Dune: Part Two" secured expected nominations in technical categories such as Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and Best Production Design, also landing a coveted Best Picture nod. However, the film notably missed out on a Best Director nomination, disappointing many fans and prompting actor Josh Brolin, who plays Gurney Halleck in the film, to voice his support for director Denis Villeneuve online.
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Brolin had previously stated last year that if Villeneuve wasn't nominated for an Oscar this year, he would quit acting, adding that the Academy would recognize Villeneuve if they had any sense. Unfortunately, the Academy did not fulfill Brolin's wish. A resigned Brolin then posted a video on his Instagram Stories, jokingly declaring, "Well, I guess I'm never acting again, because Denis Villeneuve didn't get nominated. That's just the way it is. It makes no sense to me, but whatever." Despite his disappointment, Brolin still congratulated the other nominated cast and crew members, praising their well-deserved recognition.
Brolin wasn't the only one expressing regret for Villeneuve. Christopher Miller, co-director of "The Lego Movie," also weighed in on X: