Science fiction films always seem to have a tough hill to climb to gain notoriety when it comes to making the final cut once Oscar season rolls around, let alone taking home any of those coveted golden statuettes.

Josh Brolin has reacted to the news that Denis Villeneuve didn't secure a Best Director Oscar nomination for Dune 2. The star, who plays Gurney Halleck in the franchise, previously said that he'd quit acting if Villeneuve wasn't nominated, and now it seems like he's doubling down on that.

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Josh Brolin joked about quitting acting as he criticized the Academy for snubbing "Dune: Part Two" director Denis Villeneuve. Brolin, who has starred in both "Dune" and "Dune: Part Two," had previously threatened to quit acting if Villeneuve's work in the sequel were not recognized.

Actor Josh Brolin and filmmaker Christopher Miller recently reacted to director Denis Villeneuve being left out of the Best Director running for his work on Dune: Part 2. What did Brolin and Miller say about Villeneuve’s snub?

Part Two director Denis Villeneuve after the filmmaker was shockingly snubbed for a Best Director nomination at the Oscars. Despite the sci-fi epic earning five nominations, including Best Picture, Brolin isn't holding back his frustration.

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