BAFTA is yet to unveil its list of nominees, but we already know who will compete in one of the show’s most exciting categories. The list of contenders for the BAFTA Rising Star Award is in and it includes the likes of Naomi Ackie, Daryl McCormack, and Emma Mackey.
Ackie is best known for playing Whitney Houston in the recent biopic I Wanna Dance with Somebody, in addition to playing key roles in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Master of None. Daryl McCormack had a fantastic 2022, starring in Bad Sisters, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, and returning for the final season of Peaky Blinders.
S-x Education co-stars Emma Mackey and Aimee Lou Wood are also in the running, but with different projects: Mackey owes her nomination to the role in Emily, while Wood got her big break with Living. The fifth spot went to Sheila Atim, the breakout star of The Woman King.
Jane Millichip, the BAFTA CEO, said that recognizing and supporting creative talent is of the utmost importance for their organization and that they’re delighted to announce this year’s nominees in collaboration with EE.
“This year’s five nominees have displayed a breath-taking ability to tell stories and create characters that resonate with their audiences, and it’s now up to the British public to decide who will take home the award on 19th February,” said Millichip in a statement.
