“Barbie” is expected to be a big player at this year’s Oscars ceremony — but one category where it might get stiffed relates to its script … and Judd Apatow thinks it’s BS.
As the 96th Academy Awards approach, the potential nominations are taking shape behind the scenes. On the issue of screenplay, Margot Robbie and her team got placed in a category for consideration that Judd Apatow questions.
It’s insulting to the writers to say they were working off of existing material. There was no existing material or story. There was a clear box. https://t.co/8phHXmag7Q
— Judd Apatow 🇺🇦 (@JuddApatow) January 6, 2024
@JuddApatow
Last week, Variety reported that “Barbie” was going to be relegated to the Best Adapted Screenplay category as opposed to Best Original, arguing that the characters already “existed.”
Many argue that the storyline of “Barbie” is distinctive and not a rework of a pre-existing “Barbie” tale, expressing outrage on behalf of the writers who crafted it.
The movie’s placement in the Best Adapted Screenplay category, despite campaigning for Best Original, has left many disappointed, as the former presents tougher competition, including movies like “Oppenheimer,” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Given the fierce competition in the category, supporters of the film fear it may have a reduced chance of winning. Despite its significant cultural impact, there is a strong desire for “Barbie” to be recognized at the Oscars.
The general consensus is that “Barbie” deserves some form of acknowledgment for meeting all the criteria and making a lasting impression on audiences.
The outcome will be determined by the Academy’s decision during the voting process.