David Tennant is about to host the BAFTA Film Awards for the primary time.
The actor — finest identified for taking part in Doctor Who — will oversee proceedings in the course of the U.Ok.’s largest evening for movie on Feb. 18 on the Royal Festival Hall in London.
“I am delighted to have been asked to host the EE BAFTA Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of this year’s films and the many brilliant people who bring them to life,” mentioned Tennant, whose profession throughout movie, TV and stage additionally consists of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Good Omens” and “Broadchurch.” He can at present be seen enjoying Macbeth on the Donmar Warehouse.
“We are over the moon that David Tennant will be our host for the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards,” added BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip. “He is deservedly beloved by British and international audiences, alike. His warmth, charm and mischievous wit will make it a must-watch show next month for our guests at the Royal Festival Hall and the millions of people watching at home.”
Tennant follows earlier hosts Richard E. Grant and Rebel Wilson, who helmed the ceremony in 2023 and 2022, respectively, with the British Academy — which lengthy relied on the providers of Stephen Fry — now showing to go together with new faces annually.
The information comes simply forward of the revealing of the BAFTA longlists, protecting all 24 classes, which shall be introduced on Jan 5. The last nominations shall be unveiled on Jan. 18 by former Rising Star award nominees Naomi Ackie and Kingsley Ben-Adir.
The BAFTA Film Awards shall be broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer within the U.Ok., and on BritBox International within the U.S., Canada, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway and South Africa.