Hollywood’s Chase Infiniti and Miles Caton join British talents Archie Madekwe, Robert Aramayo, and Posy Sterling as nominees for the 2026 EE BAFTA Rising Star Award, recognizing their breakout performances in acclaimed films.
Hollywood Nominees
Infiniti, who stars in Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller ‘One Battle After Another’, has emerged as one of the season’s breakout performers. The film has so far dominated the awards circuit, while Infiniti is widely tipped for an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Willa.Miles Caton earned industry acclaim with his debut film performance in Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror Sinners, where he stars opposite Michael B Jordan. The film recently won the Golden Globe for box office achievement, further cementing Caton’s status as a rising talent to watch.
British Nominees
Among the British nominees, Robert Aramayo has been recognised for his lead role in Kirk Jones’ biographical drama I Swear, which tells the story of a Scottish man living with Tourette’s syndrome. Archie Madekwe, known for Saltburn, received a nod following his co-starring role in Alex Russell’s psychological thriller Lurker. Posy Sterling, a British Independent Film Award winner, was nominated for her performance in Daisy-May Hudson’s Lollipop, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
About the Rising Star Award
The nominees for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award, now in its 21st year, were announced on Wednesday at London’s Savoy Hotel, with Aramayo, Madekwe and Sterling present at the unveiling. The Rising Star Award remains the only BAFTA honour voted for by the British public. Last year, actor David Jonsson won the award for his performances in The Long Walk and Alien: Romulus.
BAFTA Longlists Revealed
The announcement follows the release of the BAFTA longlists, which saw One Battle After Another lead with 16 mentions, followed closely by Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet and Sinners. Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia, and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein also featured prominently, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Key Acting Contenders
Timothee Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B Jordan, Jesse Plemons, Cillian Murphy, Ethan Hawke, Harry Melling and more are in contention for a best lead actor nomination. Jessie Buckley, Cynthia Erivo, Emma Stone, Renate Reinsve, Rose Bryne and Infiniti will be looking to score a best actress nod, alongside Kate Hudson, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Lawrence and Andrea Riseborough, according to The Hollywood Reporter. (ANI)(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Asianet Newsable English staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)