Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne, two prominent Australian actors, have both received nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Byrne is recognized in the Leading Actress category for her role in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, while Elordi is up for Leading Actor for his performance in Frankenstein. These BAFTA nods add to their recent success at the Oscars, where Byrne was nominated for Best Actress and Elordi for Best Supporting Actor.
Recent Accolades and Industry Recognition
In addition to their BAFTA nominations, Rose Byrne secured the Golden Glove award for her work in Mary Bronstein’s film. Fellow Australian Nick Cave also earned recognition at the Oscars with a nomination for Best Original Song for “Train Dreams.” Among all nominees, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads with 14 BAFTA nominations, approaching the record set by Gandhi. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners follows, earning 13 nods—the highest number ever for a film by a Black director at the BAFTAs. Films Hamnet and Marty Supreme each received 11 nominations, with Hamnet marking a milestone for director Chloé Zhao as the most-nominated female director in BAFTA history.
Details on the Upcoming BAFTA Ceremony
The 2026 BAFTA Awards are scheduled for February 22 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The event will be hosted by Scottish actor Alan Cumming. As anticipation builds, industry insiders and fans alike are eager to see who will take home prizes in key categories.
Jacob Elordi’s Next Project and On-Set Dynamics
Jacob Elordi’s upcoming film is Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell, known for her work on Saltburn. Elordi stars alongside fellow Australian Margot Robbie in this adaptation. Robbie recently shared a glimpse into their on-set relationship during a Fandango panel interview, describing their camaraderie early in filming.
“I remember the first couple days on set, he would just be like, always in the vicinity of where I was, but in a corner watching,” Robbie revealed. “On the third day, I found myself starting to look around to see where he was. I was like, ‘Well obviously he’s going to be somewhere close by. Where is he right now?’” – Margot Robbie, Actress
Significance of These Nominations for Australian Cinema
The dual nominations of Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne highlight the growing impact of Australian talent on the international stage, particularly within prestigious awards like the BAFTAs and Oscars. Their successes, along with recognition of peers such as Nick Cave, demonstrate a diverse and dynamic presence in film and music. With such promising careers and upcoming projects, both Elordi and Byrne are well-positioned to continue shaping the future of cinema.
