Excitement is building for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, with Ralph Fiennes and an impressive lineup of stars, including Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, Jesse Eisenberg, and others, set to present at the prestigious ceremony. Scheduled for Sunday, February 16, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, this year’s event promises to be memorable as the British Academy confirmed its guest and presenter lineup ahead of the ceremony.
However, not all news is positive. Notably absent from the list of presenters is Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of Emilia Pérez, whose awards campaign has faced turmoil after the revelation of controversial posts made on her X account. As the first trans actor nominated for an Oscar, Gascón has issued an apology, but tensions reportedly remain high between her and Netflix regarding the future of the film’s Oscar aspirations. As a result, she has been removed from the awards campaign.
In addition to Ralph Fiennes, the presenters’ roster includes notable names such as Adam Pearson, Adam Scott, Anna Kendrick, Camila Cabello, and many more. Fiennes himself is a leading contestant this year, as his role in Conclave has earned him a nomination for Best Leading Actor. This film leads the pack with twelve BAFTA nominations, ahead of Emilia Pérez’s eleven and The Brutalist’s nine nominations.
Conclave, based on the novel by Robert Harris, is also competing for several prestigious awards, including Best Film, Outstanding British Film, and Best Director for Oscar winner Edward Berger. Joining Ralph Fiennes in the Best Leading Actor category are esteemed actors such as Hugh Grant, Adrien Brody, and Timothée Chalamet, making for a highly competitive field.
This year marks the most genre-diverse lineup in BAFTA history, with nominations spanning horror films like Heretic, musicals such as Wicked and A Complete Unknown, and big-budget action movies like Dune: Part Two. As anticipation grows, all eyes will be on the BAFTA Film Awards, where Ralph Fiennes and his fellow presenters will undoubtedly leave their mark on this significant night in the film industry.
Moreover, the ceremony will also honor Warwick Davis with the BAFTA Fellowship, recognizing his outstanding contributions to film and television. As the event approaches, excitement continues to build, making this year’s BAFTA Film Awards a not-to-miss occasion for film fans everywhere.