BAFTAs: Fans horrified by Andrew Scott Best Actor snub
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Fans of the film “All Of Us Strangers” were left shocked and horrified after it was announced that Andrew Scott had been snubbed from the BAFTAs Best Actor category. Despite delivering a heart-wrenching performance in the film, Scott did not make the cut for this prestigious award.
“All Of Us Strangers,” directed by Andrew Haigh, tells the story of Adam, played by Andrew Scott, who leads a lonely life in a nearly empty London tower block. He forms a beautiful relationship with his only neighbor, Harry, portrayed by Paul Mescal. Seeking inspiration for his next screenplay, Adam visits his childhood home, only to discover that it is haunted by the ghosts of his deceased parents, portrayed by Jamie Bell and Claire Foy. This supernatural occurrence allows Adam to spend more time with his parents and confront his past. The film has been praised for its emotional and deeply moving narrative, resonating particularly with LGBTQ+ viewers who may have felt misunderstood in their own lives.
While “All Of Us Strangers” has received critical acclaim and garnered six nominations in other categories at the BAFTAs, it is Scott’s performance that fans believe truly shines. His portrayal of Adam, seamlessly alternating between child-like wonder and heartbreaking agony, has been described as tender, heartfelt, and intricate. Therefore, it came as a shock to many when Scott was not included in the Best Actor nominees list.
Fans quickly took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration with this decision. One fan tweeted, “Andrew Scott gave one of the most tender, heartfelt, and intricate performances from last year. Absolutely baffling decision on BAFTA’s part.” Another fan commented on the irony of recognizing the film in multiple categories while ignoring the actor who holds it all together. A third fan even compared the snub to a scandal worthy of an ITV drama.
Despite Scott’s snub, “All Of Us Strangers” did receive nominations in six major categories at the BAFTAs. These include Outstanding British Film, Best Director (Andrew Haigh), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Paul Mescal), Supporting Actress (Claire Foy), and Best Casting. Fans were relieved to see that at least some recognition was given to the film and its talented cast and crew.
The competition for the Best Actor category, and other categories as well, is particularly tough this year due to the incredible lineup of films. The nominees for Best Actor at this year’s BAFTAs include Bradley Cooper for “Maestro,” Colman Domingo for “Rustin,” Paul Giamatti for “The Holdovers,” Barry Keoghan for “Saltburn,” Cillian Murphy for “Oppenheimer,” and Teo Yoo for “Past Lives.” These actors have delivered outstanding performances in their respective films, making the category highly competitive.
The 77th BAFTAs ceremony is scheduled to take place on 18 February at the Royal Festival Hall in London’s Southbank Centre. Fans of Andrew Scott and “All Of Us Strangers” will be eagerly waiting to see if the film receives any awards in the other nominated categories. Despite the disappointment surrounding Scott’s snub, fans remain hopeful that his incredible performance will not go unnoticed by other award ceremonies and that he will receive the recognition he deserves for his outstanding work in “All Of Us Strangers.”
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