Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, Jesse Eisenberg, Joe Alwyn, Isabella Rossellini, Colman Domingo, and Ralph Fiennes are among the prominent presenters slated for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards. This highly anticipated event will take place on Sunday, February 16, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, where the British Academy will unveil its winners for this year’s acclaimed films.
Notably absent from the attendees list is Karla Sofía Gascón, star of Emilia Pérez. Gascón’s awards campaign has suffered a significant setback following the surfacing of controversial posts on her X account. As the first trans actor to be nominated for an Oscar, she has issued an apology, yet tensions remain high between Gascón and Netflix, which has reportedly impacted the film’s chances for an Oscar nomination. Consequently, she has been phased out entirely from the film’s awards campaign.
The British Academy recently confirmed the exciting lineup of presenters for the ceremony, which includes Adam Pearson, Adam Scott, Anna Kendrick, Camila Cabello, Celia Imrie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and many more esteemed personalities from the entertainment industry. The inclusion of Jesse Eisenberg among these celebrities adds a significant highlight to the event, drawing further attention to the night’s proceedings.
This year, Conclave stands out with a staggering 12 BAFTA nominations, leading the pack ahead of Emilia Pérez’s 11 and The Brutalist’s nine nominations. Conclave is vying for several notable categories, including Best Film, Outstanding British Film, and Best Director for Oscar-winning filmmaker Edward Berger. Ralph Fiennes is also nominated for Leading Actor, and Isabella Rossellini contends for Supporting Actress.
In an exciting twist, Warwick Davis, known for his roles in Harry Potter and Star Wars, will be honored with this year’s BAFTA Fellowship, the arts charity’s highest accolade. The diverse nomination pool reflects a significant moment in the film industry, showcasing a variety of genres including horror films like Heretic and The Substance, as well as musical works like Wicked and A Complete Unknown.
As the countdown to the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards begins, the impact of this star-studded event will be felt throughout the industry, particularly with Jesse Eisenberg among those presenting. This year’s awards promise to be a remarkable celebration of cinematic achievement and talent.
