Mads Mikkelsen Fires Back At Reporter Who Confronts ‘The Promised Land’ Star & Director Nikolaj Arcel With “Lack Of Diversity” Questions
deadline.comMads Mikkelsen and The Promised Land director Nikolaj Arcel were confronted by a reporter about the “lack of diversity” on screen and how it could affect their possibilities of getting nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
During a Q&A session at the Venice Film Festival, a reporter brought up the subject of films needing to meet certain criteria in order to be considered for the top award of the night at the Academy Awards. “This is a cast and Danish production that’s entirely Nordic, and, therefore, has some lack of diversity, you would say,” the reporter asked. “There’s also new rules implied in Hollywood…” Mikkelsen interjected by asking, “What are you on to?
From the get-go?” The new inclusion standards are set to go into effect starting with the upcoming 96th Oscars in 2024. The initiative centers around on-screen representation as well as creative leadership.
Two of the four standards would have to be met in order for a film to be considered for the Best Picture category. “From the get-go.
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