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.

Apparently, I am going to quit acting because Denis Villeneuve didn’t get nominated. This is just how this thing works. It makes no sense to me. That’s okay. [Editor] Joe Walk

Brolin now finds himself in the awkward position of having his bluff called. In an Instagram Story, the actor congratulated Dune cinematographer Greig Fraser and production designer Patrice Vermett for their nods,