David Tennant Announced as Host for the 2024 Bafta Film Awards
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Scottish actor David Tennant, famed for roles in 'Doctor Who' and 'Harry Potter', will host the 2024 Bafta Film Awards. The ceremony, set for February 18 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, will be broadcast on BBC One and Iplayer. Bafta CEO Jane Millichip expressed enthusiasm for Tennant's hosting, citing his widespread appeal. Longlists for the Film Awards will be released today, with nominations announced later in January.The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has officially announced that David Tennant, renowned for his performances in 'Doctor Who' and 'Harry Potter', will be hosting the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards. The prestigious event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 18, at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London, with the entire ceremony set to be broadcast on BBC One and Iplayer. This approach ensures the event is presented live, albeit with a slight delay for editing purposes.
Tennant, a Scottish actor celebrated for his versatility and engaging screen presence, is taking on the hosting role for the first time. His career spans a wide range of television roles, including the iconic title character in 'Doctor Who', DI Alec Hardy in 'Broadchurch', and Crowley in 'Good Omens'. His filmography also includes appearances in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', 'Mary Queen of Scots', and voice roles in animations such as 'How to Train Your Dragon' and 'The Amazing Maurice'.
Expressing his delight at being selected as the host, Tennant stated his eagerness to celebrate the year's outstanding films and the talents behind them. Bafta CEO Jane Millichip echoed this sentiment, praising Tennant for his wide appeal and his ability to bring warmth and humor to the event. Millichip's decision to choose an actor as host for the second year in a row follows the precedent set by Richard E. Grant, who hosted the previous year's ceremony.
The BAFTA Film Awards are a significant event in the film industry calendar, attracting global attention. This year's longlists for all 24 film award categories will be published today, with the nominations being announced later in January. Over 7,500 Bafta members participated in the voting process for these awards. Additionally, the public-voted Rising Star nominations are set to be announced on January 10, with former Rising Star Award nominees Naomi Ackie and Kingsley Ben-Adir presenting the nominations via livestream on January 18.
The BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, with Tennant at the helm, is poised to be a memorable event, celebrating the achievements of filmmakers and actors in the industry.
