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BAFTAs Shock: Major Upsets Shake Up Oscar Race
22 Feb
Summary
- One Battle After Another' won six BAFTAs, dominating technical categories.
- Sinners' screenplay win marks a historic first for a Black writer.
- Robert Aramayo's surprise win for 'I Swear' has Oscar implications.
The 79th BAFTA Awards, held recently, delivered a night of unexpected wins and significant shifts in the awards season narrative. Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' emerged as the dominant force, securing six awards, including best film, director, and adapted screenplay, reinforcing its position as a strong contender.
Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' achieved a historic milestone with its original screenplay win, marking the first time a Black writer received this award at BAFTA. Wunmi Mosaku's supporting actress win further bolstered the film's above-the-line credentials, intensifying its Oscar prospects.
In a notable upset, Robert Aramayo took home the leading actor award for his performance in 'I Swear,' unexpectedly triumphing over frontrunners. This win, along with the EE Rising Star Award, positions Aramayo and his film for potential future Oscar consideration.
Jessie Buckley secured the leading actress award for 'Hamnet,' a victory that was largely anticipated. The supporting acting categories, however, remained wide open, with multiple winners across precursor awards, highlighting the chaotic nature of this year's race heading into final Oscar voting.
Final Oscar voting is scheduled from February 26 to March 5, with the 98th Academy Awards ceremony set to take place on March 15. The BAFTAs have added an electric, unpredictable dimension to the final stretch of the awards season.
