Josh Brolin Threatens to Quit Acting After Dune 2 Oscar Snub

Josh Brolin has expressed his frustration following the Oscars 2025 nominations, where director Denis Villeneuve was once again overlooked for Best Director for 'Dune: Part Two.' Brolin, who plays Gurney Halleck in the film, sarcastically remarked on Instagram that he might quit acting due to Villeneuve's snub, reiterating his belief that the film was superior and deserved recognition. Despite Villeneuve's exclusion, 'Dune: Part Two' received five nominations, including Best Picture and several technical categories. Brolin congratulated his fellow collaborators for their nominations while lamenting Villeneuve's lack of acknowledgment, which he previously described as senseless. This is the second consecutive year Villeneuve has not received a directing nomination despite the film's critical acclaim. The Academy's choices have left both fans and industry insiders baffled, continuing a trend of perceived oversights in Oscar nominations.