Last night's Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay was awarded to John Ridley for 12 Years a Slave. You'd think this would be a celebratory moment for all parties involved, but that might not be the case: According to former Deadline editor-in-chief, Nikki Finke, Ridley and director Steve McQueen may be beefing over screenwriting credits for the film—which could explain why Ridley didn't even acknowledge McQueen in his acceptance speech last night.
My sources attributing John Ridley-Steve McQueen cold shoulder at Oscars tonight to dispute over screenplay credit.
As Indiewire recalls, this wouldn't be the first time Ridley has fostered ill-will with a director over a screenplay.
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We won't know if there really are tensions between the two filmmakers unless they say it outright, but really, this GIF of McQueen's reaction to Ridley's acceptance speech might just be saying enough. Decide amongst yourselves.
[via Indiewire]
