BAFTA Awards
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Jacob Al-Wardi (Saltburn), Ayo Edebiri (Bottoms, The bear), Phoebe Dynevor (fair play, Bridgerton), Mia McKenna Bruce (How to have sex(and Sophie Wilde)Talk to me) are the 2024 nominees for the BAFTA Rising Star Award for Rising Screen Talent. The British Academy revealed the nominations for its only publicly-voted film award on Wednesday during an event featuring actor and producer Stephen Graham and radio broadcaster and film critic Ali Plumb.
“The nominees consist of five actors who have each demonstrated their remarkable talent in cinema over the past year, capturing the imagination of audiences and the film industry alike,” BAFTA said.
The judging panel, chaired by BAFTA Chair of Film Committee Anna Higgs, included distinguished actors such as Daisy Edgar-Jones, Tab Derris and Himesh Patel, and casting directors Lucy Bevan. (Batman) And Nina Gold (game of thrones), Film producer Adam Acland (The end from which we begin) together with industry professionals.
This is the BAFTA Rising Star Award’s 19th year. Past winners include the likes of Tom Hardy, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, James McAvoy, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Michael Ward and Tom Holland.
Jane Millichip, BAFTA Chief Executive, said: “I am delighted to celebrate the exceptional talent demonstrated by this year’s five nominees for the EE Rising Star Award. These outstanding individuals represent what BAFTA and the EE Rising Star Award stand for as the future of the film industry, embodying innovation, dedication and commitment to compelling storytelling. Audiences all over the world.
Australian Elordi also played Elvis Presley opposite Cailee Spaeny in Sofia Coppola’s film. Priscilla. “I am deeply honored to be recognized by BAFTA and EE with a Rising Star nomination,” he said.
American comedian, writer, producer, actress and voice actress Edebiri recently starred in the title role Bottomsa satirical teen comedy film and continues to voice the character of Missy in the animated series big mouth She is also a writer. Regarding the BAFTA nomination, Edbury said: “It is wonderful and humbling to receive this nomination. It’s a great honor to tell stories and make people laugh. I know I’m in respected company and that means the world.
Dynevor, who can currently be seen in the financial thriller Fair Play, is known for her role as Daphne Bridgerton In Shonda Rhimes drama hit Bridgerton. Regarding her nomination, the English star said: “Receiving the EE Rising Star Award by the EE BAFTA Film Awards is a testament to the hard work put in by the entire team on fair play Who brought this movie to life. I am truly grateful for this recognition and excited to continue challenging myself with new roles and projects.
She is best known for her work in How to have sex“I’ve always been inspired by the work of these actors,” said McKenna Bruce, who follows British teenage girls on a trip to a Greek island for a rite of passage holiday filled with drinking, nightclubbing and sex. Recognized in the BAFTA EE Rising Star category. Hearing that I now stand among the past and present candidates is surreal and a complete dream come true. “I am very grateful, thank you to the jury.”
Played the lead role in Talk to mewhich has been billed as “the scariest horror film of 2023”, Australian Wilde said of her BAFTA Rising nomination: “I’m very excited and grateful to BAFTA and EE for including me in this category and among this year’s amazing nominees. To be recognised, and for… Talk to mea film in which we put a lot of love and hard work, is a privilege.
Voting is open now at ee.co.uk/BAFTA. The winner of the BAFTA Rising Star 2024 award will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 18 February at London’s Royal Festival Hall.