
Even though BAFTA expanded its lists this year, there were still some surprising omissions and snubs. Notably missing from the shortlist was Wagner Moura, the Brazilian actor from The Secret Agent, who many believe will receive an Oscar nomination. As usual, British films like The Ballad of Wallis Island and I Swear were heavily represented, both making the longlist for Best Film. One Battle After Another continued to lead with 16 mentions, closely followed by Hamnet and Sinners with 14 each. Wicked: For Good also performed well, receiving eight mentions, though it didn’t make the Best Film list.