Jessie Buckley has earned a Leading Actress nomination at this year’s British Academy Film Awards (Baftas), while Paul Mescal received a Supporting Actor nod, marking them as notable contenders. The nominations were revealed recently, highlighting both actors’ strong performances, with Paul Mescal Bafta nomination reflecting his rising stature in British and Irish cinema.
The announcement took place 36 minutes ago, marking a significant moment for the talented actors and their collaborators.
‘Hamnet’ Gains Multiple Nominations Across Major Categories
The film Hamnet, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel and adapted into a screenplay by O’Farrell alongside director Chloé Zhao, has been widely recognized with 11 nominations across 25 Bafta categories. These include Adapted Screenplay, Best Film, Director, and Outstanding British Film, as well as technical categories like Costume Design, Production Design, and Original Score.
Among the film’s other nominees is Emily Watson, who has a Supporting Actress nomination for her role. The strong showing of Hamnet demonstrates its critical success, with its production primarily handled by English studios, despite the Irish roots of its stars and author.
Details of Bafta Nominations Announced Live by British Actors
The full list of nominees was revealed during a livestream event hosted by British actors Amy Lou Wood and David Jonsson at noon today. This announcement follows the Oscar nominations, where Buckley also received recognition, whereas Mescal was notably absent. The Baftas offer him renewed visibility among the industry’s top talent.
Films such as Hamnet, Sinners, and One Battle After Another have emerged as frontrunners with multiple nominations, indicating a competitive awards season ahead.
Key Films and Their Nominations at a Glance
Hamnet stands out as a prominent contender having received endorsements ranging from acting to technical excellence and best film candidacy. Its positioning in both Best Film and Outstanding British Film categories strengthens its chance for significant wins. This dual eligibility reflects its blending of Irish talent and English production roots.
Event Schedule and Location for the Bafta Ceremony
The Bafta awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, 22 February, at the Royal Festival Hall within London’s Southbank Centre. This event is widely anticipated as a celebration of cinematic achievements, drawing attention to emerging and established talents across film and creative disciplines.
Complete List of Nominations by Category
Adapted Screenplay
- The Ballad of Wallis Island – Tom Basden, Tim Key
- Bugonia – Will Tracey
- Hamnet – Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
- One Battle After Another – Paul Thomas Anderson
- Pillion – Harry Lighton
Animated Film
- Elio
- Little Amélie
- Zootropolis 2
Best Film
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
British Short Animation
- Cardboard
- Solstice
- Two Black Boys in Paradise
British Short Film
- Welcome Home Freckles
- Magid/Zafar
- Nostalgie
- Terence
- This is Endometriosis
Casting
- I Swear – Lauren Evans
- Marty Supreme – Jennifer Venditti
- One Battle After Another – Cassandra Kulukundis
- Sentimental Value – Yngvill Kolset Haga, Avy Kaufman
- Sinners – Francine Maisler
Children’s & Family Film
- Arco
- Boong
- Lilo & Stitch
- Zootropolis 2
Cinematography
- Frankenstein – Dan Laustsen
- Marty Supreme – Darius Khondji
- One Battle After Another – Michael Bauman
- Sinners – Autumn Durald Arkapaw
- Train Dreams – Adolpho Veloso
Costume Design
- Frankenstein – Kate Hawley
- Hamnet – Malgosia Turzanska
- Marty Supreme – Miyako Bellizii
- Sinners – Ruth E. Carter
- Wicked: For Good – Paul Tazewell
Director
- Ryan Coogler – Sinners
- Yorgos Lanthimos – Bugonia
- Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
- Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
- Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
- Chloé Zhao – Hamnet
Documentary
- 2000 Meters To Andriivka
- Apocalypse In The Tropics
- Cover-Up
- Mr. Nobody Against Putin
- The Perfect Neighbour
Editing
- A House of Dynamite – Kirk Baxter
- F1 – Stephen Mirrione
- Marty Supreme – Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie
- One Battle After Another – Andy Jurgensen
- Sinners – Michael P. Shawver
Film Not in the English Language
- It Was Just an Accident
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sirat
- The Voice of Hind Rajab
Leading Actor
- Robert Aramayo – I Swear
- Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
- Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
- Jesse Plemons – Bugonia
Leading Actress
- Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
- Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
- Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
- Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another
- Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
- Emma Stone – Bugonia
Makeup & Hair
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- Sinners
- Wicked: For Good
Original Score
- Hamnet – Max Richter
- One Battle After Another – Jonny Greenwood
- Sinners – Ludwig Goransson
- Bugonia – Jerskin Fendrix
- Frankenstein – Alexandre Desplat
Original Screenplay
- I Swear – Kirk Jones
- Marty Supreme – Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie
- The Secret Agent – Kleber Mendonca Filho
- Sentimental Value – Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier
- Sinners – Ryan Coogler
Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema (Non-Competitive)
- Clare Binns
Outstanding British Film
- 28 Years Later
- The Ballad of Wallis Island
- Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
- Die My Love
- H is for Hawk
- Hamnet
- I Swear
- Mr Burton
- Pillion
- Steve
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
- Pillion
- The Ceremony
- Wasteman
- A Want In Her
- My Father’s Shadow
Production Design
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
Sound
- F1
- Frankenstein
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
- Warfare
Special Visual Effects
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
- F1
- Frankenstein
- How to Train Your Dragon
- The Lost Bus
Supporting Actor
- Paul Mescal – Hamnet
- Peter Mullan – I Swear
- Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
- Stellan Skarsgard – Sentimental Value
- Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Supporting Actress
- Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
- Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
- Carey Mulligan – The Ballad of Wallis Island
- Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
- Emily Watson – Hamnet
Significance of the Bafta Nominations for Paul Mescal and British-Irish Cinema
Paul Mescal’s nomination for Supporting Actor reinforces his growing reputation in the film industry, offering increased recognition following his recent projects. Alongside Jessie Buckley’s Leading Actress nod, both actors represent a compelling presence in the Bafta lineup. Their involvement in Hamnet, a film blending Irish storytelling with English production, underscores a collaborative spirit bridging cultural backgrounds.
This year’s Bafta nominations highlight the ongoing vibrancy and diversity within British and Irish cinema, with films like Hamnet, Sinners, and One Battle After Another securing prominent attention. The upcoming ceremony at London’s Southbank Centre will be a key moment for industry observers and fans, signaling trends and celebrating cinematic achievement.
