Martin had just returned from a promotional tour overseas when the 87th Academy Awards nomination luncheon had already ended.
The list was somewhat unexpected—Christopher Nolan had actually missed out on a Best Director nomination!
In contrast, although he hadn't put forth much effort, Martin, who was closer to the Academy, easily secured a Best Actor nomination.
Additionally, "Interstellar" did not receive a Best Picture nomination.
The polarized reviews, coupled with Nolan's stellar reputation from directing superhero movies, severely impacted "Interstellar"'s award chances.
Nolan, ambitious as ever, had wanted to make a bid for the Best Director Oscar, but the Academy had thrown a bucket of cold water over his head.
Besides Martin's Best Actor nomination, "Interstellar" picked up a slew of technical nominations, including Best Art Direction, Best Original Score, and Best Visual Effects.
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