The star of a new horror film, “Good Boy,” wants the Academy of Motion Pictures to consider letting non-human actors be nominated for awards.<\/p>\n
Indy is an incredibly talented\u00a0Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who delivers a heartbreaking performance in the film.<\/p>\n
The film is told from the point of view of a dog who witnesses his owner being taken over by supernatural forces.<\/p>\n
Indy, or rather, his owner, wrote a cheeky yet sweet letter to the academy, laying out his case for greater animal recognition and the inclusion of them in the award categories.<\/p>\n
In his note to the academy, he says, “Despite my critically acclaimed role in the recent film ‘Good Boy,’ I have been deemed ineligible for the Best Actor category.” “Apparently, I am not a good enough boy for you.”<\/p>\n
He then goes to recognize other animals that would have been worthy nominees throughout the history of film, including Jed the wolf-dog in “White Fang,” and the whale in “Free Willy.”<\/p>\n
He added, “We ask that you stop lifting your leg on the contribution of myself and the many great animal actors whose work continues to go unrecognized.”<\/p>\n
Indy has a point, his performance is critically acclaimed with one reviewer saying he’s “One of the most emotive actors of his generation, regardless of species.”<\/p>\n
Read his letter below: <\/p>\n
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