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BAFTA Breakthrough: 21 New Stars Emerge
4 Nov
Summary
- 21 emerging talents selected for BAFTA's annual program.
- Netflix supports the initiative for the seventh consecutive year.
- Alumni include Florence Pugh and Tom Holland; over 330 participated globally.
BAFTA has revealed its 2026 Breakthrough U.K. cohort, spotlighting 21 rising talents across film, television, and games. This annual program, now in its 13th year and supported by Netflix, provides ongoing career assistance, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
The selected cohort features actors like Ella Bruccoleri and Izuka Hoyle, filmmaker Myrid Carten, and writers such as Yassmin Abdel-Magied. The games industry is represented by creatives including Eloise Singer and Husban Siddiqi.
BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip highlighted the program's impact in championing creatives and fostering lasting careers. Since its inception, over 330 individuals globally have participated, collectively earning more than 200 BAFTA nominations and 80 wins.
Netflix's continued partnership, now in its seventh year, is part of its Generation N initiative to support emerging U.K. talent. BAFTA North America is also set to announce its U.S. Breakthrough cohort soon.
