Last week, the five nominees for this year\u2019s prestigious EE Rising Star Award, now in its 17th year, were announced as part of a virtual event livestreamed from BAFTA\u2019s redeveloped headquarters at 195 Piccadilly in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hosted by BAFTA Chair Krishnendu Majumdar and film broadcaster Edith Bowman, the highly anticipated 2022 nominee shortlist was revealed by 2021 EE Rising Star Award winner, Bukky Bakray. The nominees consist of five actors who have each demonstrated their remarkable talent in film over the past year, having captured the imagination of both the public and film industry alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The EE Rising Star Award nominees for 2022 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ARIANA DEBOSE<\/strong> is a multi-award-nominated actress, whose star performance in Steven Spielberg\u2019s West Side Story has received widespread acclaim. Alongside her nomination for the EE Rising Star Award, she has won \u2018Best Supporting Actress\u2019 at the Golden Globe Awards, received a nomination from Critics Choice Awards and has been longlisted in BAFTA\u2019s \u2018Supporting Actress\u2019 category for 2022. Known for her work across film, television and stage, she starred in Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the hit-Broadway musical The Prom opposite Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, and appeared alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda in the ground-breaking, Tony-winning musical Hamilton. Ariana will next appear in action film Argylle, starring opposite Henry Cavill, Bryan Cranston and Samuel L. Jackson, and space thriller I.S.S. alongside Chris Messina and Pilou Asbaek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ariana DeBose commenting on her nomination, said:<\/strong> \u201cI am beyond humbled to join the talented group of actors that have been nominated for the EE Rising Star Award over the years. To say I\u2019m excited is an understatement, and I\u2019m so thankful to BAFTA and the EE Rising Star Award jury for this recognition. Genuinely blown away.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n HARRIS DICKINSON <\/strong>can currently be seen in cinemas starring in Matthew Vaughn\u2019s The King\u2019s Man opposite Ralph Fiennes and will next be seen in The Souvenir Part II alongside Honor Winton Byrne and Tilda Swinton in early February. He has received critical acclaim for his diverse film and television work since breaking out in Eliza Hittman\u2019s 2017 Sundance hit Beach Rats, where he was nominated for the \u2018Best Male Lead\u2019 Independent Spirit Award and the \u2018Breakthrough Actor\u2019 at The Gotham Awards. He was also BIFA nominated in 2020 in the \u2018Best Supporting Actor\u2019 category for his role in Henry Blake\u2019s County Lines. Later this year, he will also star in several highly anticipated films, including Triangle of Sadness with Woody Harrelson, the murder mystery See How They Run with Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan, and alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones in the film adaptation of Delia Owens bestselling novel, Where The Crawdads Sing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Harris Dickinson, commenting on his nomination, said: <\/strong>\u201cA huge thank you to both BAFTA and EE for this nomination. Each year I\u2019ve looked to the EE Rising Star Award with great admiration and respect, so to be included in this category is a real honour. The fact that we collectively get to tell stories for a living is enough of a reward for me, but to be noticed by such a prestigious institution really does mean a lot.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n LASHANA LYNCH<\/strong> is quickly establishing herself as an internationally renowned actor, showcasing a range of disciplines across film, television and stage. In 2021, she made history as the first woman and the first woman of colour to carry on the legacy of 007 in her standout role as \u201cNomi\u201d in Cary Joji Fukunaga\u2019s No Time To Die, alongside Daniel Craig and Rami Malek. She is currently filming historical epic The Woman King in South Africa and will also be seen in the film adaptation of Matthew Warchus\u2019 musical, Matilda, opposite Alisha Weir and Emma Thompson in the role of \u2018Miss Honey\u2019. Last year, Lashana starred in debbie tucker green\u2019s ear for eye, the feature film adaptation of green\u2019s well received play of the same name, which debuted at the Royal Court in 2018 where Lashana also took the lead role. She also notably starred in Captain Marvel alongside Brie Larson, and Shonda Rhimes\u2019 period drama series, Still Star-Crossed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lashana Lynch, commenting on her nomination, said: <\/strong>\u201cThe EE Rising Star Award is one I\u2019ve always admired for recognising exciting emerging talent. I\u2019m so elated for my fellow nominees who inspire myself and others, as we continue to fight for change within our industry and the world. I\u2019m proud to be able to do that in moments like these.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n MILLICENT SIMMONDS\u2019<\/strong> breakout role was when she was just 12 years old in the 2017 drama Wonderstruck, directed by Todd Haynes and also starring Julianne Moore. She was nominated for several awards for her role as \u2018Rose\u2019, including the Women Film Critics Circle Award for \u2018Best Young Actress\u2019 and Critics’ Choice Movie Award for \u2018Best Young Performer\u2019. Since then, she has gone on to feature in a number of film and television roles. Millicent was singled out for her performance in post-apocalyptic horror A Quiet Place Part II, where she reprised her role as \u2018Regan Abbott\u2019, starring alongside Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy. Her upcoming projects include a series based on Sara Nov\u00edc\u2019s forthcoming novel, True Biz and she will also portray Helen Keller in Wash Westmoreland\u2019s film Helen & Teacher opposite Rachel Brosnahan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Millicent Simmonds, commenting on her nomination, said:<\/strong> “I am very honoured to be considered for this prestigious award from BAFTA, and to be in such amazing company with the actors that have been previously nominated, as well as my fellow nominees. I am so grateful to receive this recognition for something I love doing so much and sincerely want to thank the members of the EE Rising Star Award jury panel for including me. This means the world to me.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n KODI SMIT-MCPHEE<\/strong> was praised by critics for his standout role in Jane Campion\u2019s The Power of The Dog. His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award, along with a nomination from the Screen Actors Guild, for \u2018Best Supporting Actor\u2019. He was also named \u2018Best Supporting Actor\u2019 by the New York Film Critics. Kodi first started acting at the age of nine, making his film debut in Romulus, My Father opposite Eric Bana. He has since gone on to star in a plethora of high-profile films, including post-apocalyptic drama The Road, where he played Viggo Mortensen\u2019s son, horror movie Let Me In alongside Chloe Moretz, 2014\u2019s Dawn of The Planet of The Apes with Gary Oldman, and Western film Slow West with Michael Fassbender. He is also known for his portrayal of \u2018Nightcrawler\u2019 in Marvel\u2019s X-Men: Apocalypse and X-Men: Dark Phoenix, with a cameo of the role in Deadpool 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kodi Smit-McPhee commenting on his nomination, said:<\/strong> \u201cI have the deepest gratitude to be considered alongside my fellow nominees for the EE Rising Star Award at this year\u2019s BAFTA Film Awards ceremony. I am beyond humbled to be considered for an award that celebrates such extraordinary young talents.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, the EE Rising Star Award jury panel was tasked with selecting the 2022 nominees from a comprehensive list of up-and-coming talented actors. The jury were able to meet in person at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly this year, where they whittled down the longlisted names to the five nominees that would go head-to-head in the public vote ahead of the 2022 EE BAFTA Film Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The jury was chaired by BAFTA Chair and award-winning television producer, Krishnendu Majumdar, actors Andy Serkis, Sadie Frost and Michelle Dockery, casting directors Lucy Bevan (Cruella and Belfast) and Leo Davis (The Queen and A Very English Scandal), producer Uzma Hasan (FirstBorn) and senior talent agent Ikki El-Amriti (Identity Agency Group), alongside leading industry specialists and film, arts and entertainment journalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edith Bowman, EE Rising Star Award broadcaster, said:<\/strong> \u201cI am incredibly excited to be back at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly to announce the nominees for this year\u2019s EE Rising Star Award. It\u2019s an honour to help recognise such bright stars in the film industry, the level of talent from the nominees never fails to inspire me. Now, it\u2019s up to film fans from across the UK to vote for their favourite nominee, as this is the only award which is determined by the British public. Make sure to check out each of the brilliant nominees\u2019 films and make your vote count!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bukky Bakray, 2021 EE Rising Star Award Winner, said:<\/strong> \u201cThe nominees that have been shortlisted this year are all incredibly talented, and I feel so blessed to be part of the process this year celebrating the next generation of rising stars in the industry. The EE Rising Star award is such a gratifying face of recognition and I know first-hand the true gift that it is to be recognised for this accolade.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pete Jeavons, Marketing Communications Director at BT & EE, added:<\/strong> \u201c2022 marks the 17th year of the EE Rising Star Award; Given the challenges the film industry has experienced over the past two years, we are pleased to be able to recognise and celebrate the talented actors who have captivated us with their exceptional performances. Despite their varied roles, the nominees are all connected by their sheer talent, and it\u2019s a huge honour for us to help recognise this as part of our longstanding partnership with BAFTA. It\u2019s now time for the British public to find their voice and decide who the 2022 EE Rising Star Award winner will be.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Emma Baehr, Executive Director of Awards & Content at BAFTA, said: <\/strong>\u201cRecognising and championing emerging talent is an integral part of what we do at BAFTA. So, we\u2019re thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with EE and be able to return to the iconic 195 Piccadilly to announce this year\u2019s exceptional shortlist of performers for the EE Rising Star Award.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosted from the newly redeveloped BAFTA HQ at 195 Piccadilly, The EE Rising Star Award announcement is one of the many ways BAFTA invests in the next generation of talent. The newly reopened Piccadilly headquarters will be integral to delivering BAFTA\u2019s learning and talent programmes and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year marks EE\u2019s 25-year partnership of BAFTA\u2019s Film Awards, working with BAFTA to bring film fans closer to the awards through the magic of technology. This also marks the longest-running arts partnership of its kind in the UK. Since the partnership began, EE has not only worked with BAFTA to introduce the EE Rising Star Award but also used its award-winning network to create new and exciting opportunities for film fans to be part of the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Voting is now open at ee.co.uk\/BAFTA <\/a>and the winner will be announced at the EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday 13th March 2022 on BBC One.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About EE<\/p>\n\n\n\n EE runs the UK’s biggest and fastest mobile network, offering superfast connections in more places than any other operator. EE brought the first 4G network to the UK in October 2012 and launched the UK\u2019s first 5G network in May 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EE has received extensive independent recognition, including being named the UK\u2019s no.1 5G network by RootMetrics\u00ae in 2020 and being named the UK’s best network every year since 2014 for the following awards: The Mobile Choice Awards, The Mobile Industry Awards and by RootMetrics\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As well as offering mobile services to consumers and small and medium businesses, EE also provides home and business broadband using both 4G and fixed line connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EE is committed to being number one for service in the industry and has nearly 600 shops across the UK. EE remains the only mobile provider to answer 100% of customer calls in the UK and Ireland and was recognised as the UK\u2019s Best Large Contact Centre by the UK Customer Experience Awards 2018 and Welsh Contact Centre Awards 2019. EE was awarded The Sunday Times\u2019 Best 100 Companies to Work for in 2018 and 2019, as well as being named Best Employer 2018 by the European Contact Centre & Customer Service awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EE is part of BT\u2019s Consumer business unit which provides products and services to all of BT\u2019s consumer customers in the UK. Follow us on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook at:\u00a0www.facebook.com\/ee<\/a> BAFTA \u2013 the British Academy of Film and Television Arts – is a world-leading independent arts charity that brings the very best work in film, games and television to public attention and supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of learning events and initiatives \u2013 which includes workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia \u2013 BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. For advice and inspiration from the best creative minds in working in film, games and television, visit www.bafta.org<\/a>. BAFTA is a registered charity (no. 216726).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Last week, the five nominees for this year\u2019s prestigious EE Rising Star Award, now in its 17th year, were announced as part of a virtual event livestreamed from BAFTA\u2019s redeveloped headquarters at 195 Piccadilly in London. 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