Richard E. Grant will host the 2023 BAFTA Film Awards Ceremony which will take place on February 19.
The “Will you ever forgive me?” The Oscar nominee will emcee the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards ceremony for the first time at London’s Royal Festival Hall, where the ceremony is moving after taking place. at the Royal Albert Hall for the past several years.
The 2023 ceremony will also slightly change its format with an expanded show as Alison Hammond brings the awards into viewers’ homes as host of a new BAFTA Studio at the Royal Festival Hall, and with film critic Ali Plumb and presenter Vick Hope. as hosts of the ceremony. Red carpet.
For the first time, the ceremony will end with a live broadcast to reveal the winners of the final four categories in real time.
“I feel enormously privileged to host the EE BAFTAs for the first time and the opportunity to celebrate the best of this year’s extraordinary array of films,” Grant, who will follow Rebel Wilson’s memorable show in 2022, said in a statement. . .
“We are lucky to have a fantastic line-up of hosts for our EE 2023 BAFTA Film Awards, all of whom exude wit, charm and warmth,” said BAFTA Chief Executive Jane Millichip. “I can’t wait to see Richard E. Grant take the stage. Much loved by our audience at home, Richard also commands great respect from his industry peers. And I can’t think of anyone better to complement Richard’s sharp wit and to head up our new BAFTA Studio than Alison Hammond, with her brilliantly entertaining and candid interviewing style. On the red carpet, Ali Plumb and Vick Hope are masters at capturing the excitement and anticipation in the lead up to the ceremony. The EE BAFTA Film Awards are at the heart of BAFTA’s mission to recognize exceptional stories and the immensely talented people who bring those stories to the big screen, inspiring audiences and future filmmakers alike.”
“I am very excited to present this year’s EE BAFTA Film Awards with THE Richard E. Grant,” Hammond said in a statement. “We are going to have a lot of fun bringing the glitz and glamor of backstage to everyone watching from home around the world. From hanging out with the stars to celebrating the biggest night in movies to joining in discussions with movie fans, be prepared only for good vibes!
The BAFTA red carpet will be broadcast live on BAFTA’s social channels as Plumb and Hope interviews the nominees and attendees.
“I can’t wait for this year’s EE BAFTA Film Awards and celebrating an outstanding year of filmmaking and I’m delighted to host the red carpet extravaganza with my friend Vick Hope, where we’ll interview the many brilliant nominees,” Plumb said in a statement. release.
“I am honored to be at this year’s EE BAFTA Film Awards and to work with the brilliant Ali Plumb on the biggest red carpet on the film calendar,” added Hope. “I know we are going to have a lot of fun bringing the glamor and anticipation of the nominees to all who watch around the world.”