Overview
- The studio-distributed letter, signed as “Indy,” notes current rules exclude him from Best Actor and asks, “How many great performances must go overlooked before the Academy throws us a bone?”
- The campaign builds on a strong U.S. debut of about $2.2–$2.3 million, ranking among IFC’s best opening weekends after a trailer reached over 100 million views.
- Good Boy opened nationwide on Oct. 3 with a lean 72–74 minute runtime and has earned strong reviews, including a Rotten Tomatoes score reported near 91%.
- Indy previously received a special canine honor at SXSW, helping fuel momentum that led to an expanded theatrical rollout.
- The Academy has not announced changes to acting categories, though its planned stunt design award offers context for why the request is being raised now.