Samuel L. Jackson.Photo: Frazer Harrison/GettySamuel L. JacksonthinksSpider-Man: No Way Homedeserves awards attention.The Oscar-nominated actor, 73, recently toldthe U.K.‘sSunday Timesthat the blockbuster Marvel sequel — which continues to break box office records in theaters — and other popular movies should warrant a new category at the Academy Awardsrecognizing mainstream hits.“They should have an Oscar for the most popular movie. Because that’s what the business is about. They should! It did what movies did forever — it got people to a big dark room,” Jackson said ofNo Way Home.Aside from starring in major franchises likeStar Wars,Incredibles,Jurassic Parkand more, Jackson is perhaps best known for playing Avengers leader Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He told the outlet he disagrees withthose who diminish superhero moviesas less than deserving of attention.“All movies are valid. Some go to the cinema to be moved dearly. Some like superheroes,” he explained. “If somebody has more butts on seats it just means your audience is not as broad. There are people who have had successful careers but nobody can recite one line of their parts. I’m the guy who says shit that’s on a T-shirt.“RELATED VIDEO: Tom Holland and Zendaya Hold Hands in Complementary Outfits En Route to Uncharted ScreeningNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Spider-Man: No Way Homewas nominated for one Oscar: Best Visual Effects.This year, the Academy introduced anew fan-voted categoryto choose the #OscarsFanFavorite movie of the year, with votes made on Twitter. The winner will be revealed during the March 27 broadcast. On Monday, the Academyrevealed the current leaderboardsfor the poll, with movies likeArmy of the Dead,Malignant,Sing 2and yes,Spider-Man: No Way Homeamong the frontrunners so far.
Samuel L. Jackson.Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty
Samuel L. JacksonthinksSpider-Man: No Way Homedeserves awards attention.The Oscar-nominated actor, 73, recently toldthe U.K.‘sSunday Timesthat the blockbuster Marvel sequel — which continues to break box office records in theaters — and other popular movies should warrant a new category at the Academy Awardsrecognizing mainstream hits.“They should have an Oscar for the most popular movie. Because that’s what the business is about. They should! It did what movies did forever — it got people to a big dark room,” Jackson said ofNo Way Home.Aside from starring in major franchises likeStar Wars,Incredibles,Jurassic Parkand more, Jackson is perhaps best known for playing Avengers leader Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He told the outlet he disagrees withthose who diminish superhero moviesas less than deserving of attention.“All movies are valid. Some go to the cinema to be moved dearly. Some like superheroes,” he explained. “If somebody has more butts on seats it just means your audience is not as broad. There are people who have had successful careers but nobody can recite one line of their parts. I’m the guy who says shit that’s on a T-shirt.“RELATED VIDEO: Tom Holland and Zendaya Hold Hands in Complementary Outfits En Route to Uncharted ScreeningNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Spider-Man: No Way Homewas nominated for one Oscar: Best Visual Effects.This year, the Academy introduced anew fan-voted categoryto choose the #OscarsFanFavorite movie of the year, with votes made on Twitter. The winner will be revealed during the March 27 broadcast. On Monday, the Academyrevealed the current leaderboardsfor the poll, with movies likeArmy of the Dead,Malignant,Sing 2and yes,Spider-Man: No Way Homeamong the frontrunners so far.
Samuel L. JacksonthinksSpider-Man: No Way Homedeserves awards attention.
The Oscar-nominated actor, 73, recently toldthe U.K.‘sSunday Timesthat the blockbuster Marvel sequel — which continues to break box office records in theaters — and other popular movies should warrant a new category at the Academy Awardsrecognizing mainstream hits.
“They should have an Oscar for the most popular movie. Because that’s what the business is about. They should! It did what movies did forever — it got people to a big dark room,” Jackson said ofNo Way Home.
Aside from starring in major franchises likeStar Wars,Incredibles,Jurassic Parkand more, Jackson is perhaps best known for playing Avengers leader Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He told the outlet he disagrees withthose who diminish superhero moviesas less than deserving of attention.
“All movies are valid. Some go to the cinema to be moved dearly. Some like superheroes,” he explained. “If somebody has more butts on seats it just means your audience is not as broad. There are people who have had successful careers but nobody can recite one line of their parts. I’m the guy who says shit that’s on a T-shirt.”
RELATED VIDEO: Tom Holland and Zendaya Hold Hands in Complementary Outfits En Route to Uncharted Screening
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Spider-Man: No Way Homewas nominated for one Oscar: Best Visual Effects.
This year, the Academy introduced anew fan-voted categoryto choose the #OscarsFanFavorite movie of the year, with votes made on Twitter. The winner will be revealed during the March 27 broadcast. On Monday, the Academyrevealed the current leaderboardsfor the poll, with movies likeArmy of the Dead,Malignant,Sing 2and yes,Spider-Man: No Way Homeamong the frontrunners so far.
source: people.com
