David Tennant is about to make a BAFTA double and return as host of the British Academy’s subsequent movie awards.
After internet hosting the 77th BAFTAs earlier this yr, the “Physician Who” and “Good Omens” star — not too long ago seen within the hit Disney+ present “Rivals” — will probably be again on stage on the 78th awards, to be held on Feb. 16 2025 at London’s Royal Competition Corridor.
“We couldn’t be happier that David Tennant is returning to host the EE BAFTA movie awards in 2025,” stated BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip. “He’s an absolute pleasure to work with, and his efficiency this yr was merely excellent – heat, witty, whip-smart, and with a pleasant contact of mischief. It’s a privilege to share Britain’s largest celebration of movie with TV audiences worldwide, and to recognise the extraordinary creativity of those that energy the British and world movie business.”
The BAFTA ceremony — which was watched by greater than 3.8 million viewers final time — will probably be broadcast on the BBC within the U.Ok. and Britbox within the U.S. and Australia, which additional worldwide networks but to be introduced.
Talking to Selection forward of his first-time internet hosting the BAFTAs in February, Tennant stated that, not being a comic book, meant his job was to only “maintain all of it collectively,” and mentioned taking cues from the 2023 Golden Globes ceremony, the place host Jo Koy bombed on stage. “Don’t diss Tay Tay, I believe is the lesson to be discovered,” he stated. “I dwell in a home of Taylor Swift followers, so I do know higher.”
Spherical certainly one of voting for the 2025 awards opened on Dec. 6, with the longlists set to be unveiled on Jan. 3, adopted by the nominations on Jan. 15. Greater than 220 function titles have been entered.
