Actor Josh Brolin has made a daring assertion about Dune: Half Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve. Brolin, who performs Gurney Halleck within the sci-fi saga, says he’ll retire from performing if Villeneuve doesn’t obtain an Oscar nomination for Finest Director.
“If he doesn’t get nominated this yr, I’ll give up performing,” Brolin advised Selection. He praised Villeneuve’s work on the sequel, calling it “masterful” and describing the expertise of watching it as “brain-breaking.” He added, “Denis is one among our grasp filmmakers. If the Academy Awards imply something, they’ll acknowledge him.”
The primary Dune movie, launched in 2021, was a crucial and business success. It earned 10 Oscar nominations and received six, together with Finest Cinematography, Finest Authentic Rating, and Finest Visible Results. Regardless of this, Villeneuve was notably omitted of the Finest Director class.
Brolin strongly believes Villeneuve’s work on Dune: Half Two surpasses the primary movie and deserves recognition. The sequel continues the story of Paul Atreides, performed by Timothée Chalamet, and is anticipated to be a significant contender on the upcoming Oscars.
In the meantime, Villeneuve is already planning the third installment of the franchise. In an interview, he revealed that Dune 3 might be set 12 years after the occasions of Half Two. “It’s a brand new movie with new circumstances, although it’s the identical world,” Villeneuve mentioned.
Along with the movies, the Dune universe is increasing with a prequel sequence, Dune: Prophecy. The present, now streaming on Max, explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a strong group within the story’s universe.
As followers eagerly await the discharge of Dune: Half Two and the Academy’s choices, Brolin’s passionate remarks have added to the anticipation. The movie might be launched in 2024, with hopes excessive for Villeneuve’s long-overdue Finest Director nomination.
ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Yeoh Shares Candid Ideas on Depraved’s Singing Half With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo: Says ‘Please Don’t Cringe’