Josh Brolin promises to step away from acting if Denis Villeneuve misses Oscar nomination
- Brolin believes Villeneuve’s work on “Dune: Part Two” surpasses the first film and deserves recognition.
- Villeneuve plans to release “Dune 3” 12 years after “Part Two,” a new film with new circumstances.
- The “Dune” universe is expanding with a prequel series, “Dune: Prophecy.”
Actor Josh Brolin has made a bold statement regarding “Dune: Part Two”, directed by Denis Villeneuve. Brolin, who portrays Gurney Halleck in the sci-fi saga, says he will retire from acting if Villeneuve does not receive an Oscar nomination for Best Director.
“If he doesn’t get nominated this year, I’ll quit acting,” Brolin told “Variety”. He praised Villeneuve’s work on the sequel, calling it “masterful” and describing the experience of watching it as “brain-breaking.” He added, “Denis is one of our master filmmakers. If the Academy Awards mean anything, they will recognize him.”
The first “Dune” film, released in 2021, was a critical and commercial success. It earned 10 Oscar nominations and won six, including Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Visual Effects. Despite this, Villeneuve was notably left out of the Best Director category.
Brolin strongly believes Villeneuve’s work on “Dune: Part Two” surpasses the first film and deserves recognition. The sequel continues the story of Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, and is expected to be a major contender at the upcoming Oscars.
Meanwhile, Villeneuve is already planning the third installment of the franchise. In an interview, he revealed that “Dune 3” will be set 12 years after the events of “Part Two”. “It’s a new film with new circumstances, even though it’s the same world,” Villeneuve said.
In addition to the films, the “Dune” universe is expanding with a prequel series, “Dune: Prophecy”. The show, now streaming on Max, explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a powerful group in the story’s universe.
As fans eagerly await the release of “Dune: Part Two” and the Academy’s decisions, Brolin’s passionate remarks have heightened the anticipation. The film will be released in 2024, with high hopes for Villeneuve’s long-overdue Best Director nomination.
