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The voting period for Oscar nominees this year has ended and there might be a surprise for Clint Eastwood fans. While his latest and potentially last film,Juror No. 2, did not make it to anyone’s top 5 prediction list, Academy voters show more interest in the film. The film explores the moral dilemma of a juror when he finds out that he could’ve accidentally killed the victim in the case.
The film might surprise everyone with a surprise Best Picture nomination, as voters would want to honor the legendary filmmaker. If it happens, it would be a major shame for Warner Bros. who tried to tank the film with a limited release. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say thatJuror No.2might push outThe Brutalist, reportedly a long film for the voters to sit through, in the category.
Clint Eastwood’sJuror No. 2could be the dark horse of the Oscars 2025
94-year-oldClint Eastwoodcame up with an interesting legal thriller last year, starring Hollywood’s young bloodNicholas Hoult.Juror No. 2was potentially made as a potential award contender, but sadly Warner Bros. did the film dirty. However, the Academy voters seem to have actually liked the film, according to aVarietyreport.
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According to Variety, voters among the producer’s and director’s branches would probably favor the film as a potential Best Picture contender. Many of these voters want their vote to be a symbolic gesture to Eastwood and a“middle finger”to Warner Bros. It might not be good news for Brady Corbet’sThe Brutalist.
A favorite to win Best Picture for some viewers,The Brutalistis a long watch covering an intense subject. Variety reported that many voters admitted to not finishing the film, which could potentially derail its channel. The support for Eastwood’s film would mean that Adrien Brody’s film might just get pushed out of the competition.
Eastwood looks to be all set to bow out of the industry withJuror No. 2. Earlier, sources shared withTHRthat theGran Torinodirector hoped to“ride off into the sunset with his head held high.”The legendary actor has two Best Picture Oscars to his name and a nomination could mean he would be closer to his third one.
Warner Bros. should be ashamed of how it treated Clint Eastwood’sJuror No. 2
Clint Eastwood has collaborated with Warner Bros. for more than 50 years, including his Oscar-winning projectsUnforgivenandMillion Dollar Baby. However, his latest directorial venturewas buried by WB.Juror No. 2was featured only in less than 50 theaters in the US (via Variety).
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The film had fewer theaters thanAnoraandThe Brutalist, released in only 18 markets in the US. It had very few locations and showtimes at each market. WB also followed the atypical practice of not reporting the box office collection of the film. The studio’s issue with the film is unclear.
Clint Eastwood’s last Oscar contender,American Sniper, had a great opening at the box office. He also made $100 million+ on projects likeSullyandThe Mule. However, WB’s problems with Eastwood may lie with his post-COVID 19 releaseCry Macho, which was a box office failure.
Juror No. 2is now available for streaming on Max.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
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