Zoe Saldaña believes actors who use computer-generated technology in films are often overlooked ahead of awards season.
The actress, who has starred in a number of sci-fi projects over the years that used heavy visual effects, recently admitted in an interview with Science magazine. independent About the seemingly uphill battle actors face when using the above effects.
“It’s true,” Saldana said when asked if she thought it would be difficult for awards bodies to look beyond CGI when it comes to using it on actors. “Old habits die hard, and when you have old systems, it’s hard to push for change. I understand that, so I’m not bitter about it, but when you put 120 percent of yourself into something, you feel very Frustration. I mean, it’s okay not to win, it’s okay not to be nominated, but when you’re ignored and then minimized and completely ignored…”
While Saldana is currently one of the top Oscar contenders, her role in the film emilia perezher previous role Avatar Movie, StarCraft and Guardians of the Galaxy Often ignored by the academy. But it begs the question whether her sci-fi character’s illegibility, such as the blue skin and sparkling doe eyes of her character in “Neytiri,” played a role in those decisions. Avatar.
The film, directed by James Cameron, went on to win three Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, and Art Direction, but wasn’t even nominated for an acting performance, even though Cameron was working on Zalda at the time. Nia” is seeking an Oscar nomination.
this lioness The actress also recalled independent people used to argue about her Avatar Performance is done by technicians only.
“I know the difference between this and what we do,” Saldana said, before doubling down on her reasons for continuing to pursue acting as more important than awards. “At some point, you have to ask yourself: Why do I do what I do? Is it so that others will identify with me? Or is it because I don’t want to do anything else?
