Denis Villeneuve Says Amy Adams’ ‘Arrival’ Oscar Snub Was a ‘Big Disappointment’: She Had the ‘Whole Weight of the Movie On Her Shoulders’

Almost 10 years later, and Denis Villeneuve still regrets that the Academy did not honor Amy Adams ‘ out of this world “ Arrival ” performance. Villeneuve told Variety that Adams should have been Oscar-nominated for her turn in his 2016 sci-fi film “Arrival.” According to Villeneuve, Adams’ dedication to green screen acting in the film about aliens landing on Earth was worthy of Academy recognition.

“Arrival” received eight Oscar nominations , including Best Director for Villeneuve. “Amy had the whole weight of the movie on her shoulders,” Villeneuve said of Adams’ role. “It’s not easy to act in a film like that, against a green screen or a tennis ball.

She made it look effortless, and it’s a shame the Academy didn’t recognize that.” He added of Adams’ awards snub, “That was a big disappointment.” Adams has been nominated by the Academy Awards six times in total, most recently in 2019 for “Vice.

” She is next starring in “Nightbitch,” which will be released in theaters December 6. Adams told IndieWire that awards recognition is not a factor when taking on projects, though. “It’s not something I think about when I approach a role or when I walk on a red carpet,” Adams said.

“I’m always happy if the film connects in a way that increases exposure for the film.” She continued of her upcoming feature “Nightbitch,” “I think with this film, I would love to hear different people’s perspectives of their experience watchi.