David Tennant, best known for his role in Doctor Who, will be the host for the upcoming Bafta Film Awards. This is Tennant’s debut appearance as the host of the prestigious ceremony, which will take place on February 18, 2024, at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Richard E Grant, last year’s host, co-presented with Alison Hammond. Tennant will replace him this time.
Tennant, who played the 14th Time Lord in the show’s 60th-anniversary episodes, recently returned to Doctor Who. Tennant has made several appearances on television, including Broadchurch and Good Omens. He stated, “I am delighted to have been asked to host the EE Bafta Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of this year’s films and the many brilliant people who bring them to life.”
Jane Millichip, Bafta’s Chief Executive, expressed delight at Tennant’s selection, saying that the organization was ecstatic. Tennant is deserving of the love of both British and international audiences, and his warmth, charm and mischievous wit will make it a must-watch show, Millichip added.
Bafta announced the longlists for the EE Bafta Film Awards, which was unveiled across 24 categories. It included Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon in 15 categories. Saltburn, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, and Poor Things are among the 15 films advanced for the Outstanding British Film category. The nominations for the EE rising star award, the only Bafta where the winner is selected by the British public, will be announced on January 10, while nominations for the 77th annual awards will be announced on January 18 by English actress Naomi Ackie and Barbie actor Kingsley Ben-Adir
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