British nominees include Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths), Ellie Bamber (Under the Electric Sky), O-T Fagbenle (Burning Bright), Emily Beecham (The Conviction), and Tom Burke (Monsieur Laclos).
Elsewhere, Cynthia Erivo, who recently won a best actress prize at the Critics Choice Awards, is also nominated for best supporting actress for her role in Split.
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Cynthia Erivo, who recently won at the Critics Choice Awards, is also nominated for a Bafta
The Substance, which won top prizes at the Venice and Toronto film festivals, is the top contender for best picture at the Baftas, matching Conclave and Emilia Pérez with 11 nominations.
Zoe Saldaña’s stirring portrayal of Emilia has also put her in the Oscars best actress frontrunner position.
This year’s ceremony will feature fewer but longer acceptance speeches, because of the pandemic. Winners have been asked to keep their thank yous succinct, but they will be given more time to speak about their film.
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