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This year, the BAFTAs take place on April 10 and 11 and once again have distinguished participants.
To reward the cinema, the British ceremony scheduled, on the first evening, a discussion led by Prince William with costume designer Jenny Beavan, who has already won three trophies (
Mad Max: Fury Road
,
Room with a view
,
Gosford Park
), as well as as make-up artist and hairstylist Sharon Martin.
The theme will be appropriate: shoot during confinement, as Variety relays.
This will be the second time that the eldest son of Prince Charles has participated in the ceremony of which he has been president since 2010. The heir to the British crown will also make a speech of encouragement and thanks to the film industry which has experienced a black year because of the Covid-19.
A host of stars
Eight categories will be awarded the first evening, and 17 the next day.
The ceremony will be both virtual and face-to-face.
Some artists will perform, including the named Leslie Odom Jr. who will sing
Speak Now
, from
One Night in Miami
.
Celeste will perform
Hear My Voice
, from the feature film shortlisted for Best Picture,
The Trial of the Chicago 7
.
Former One Direction Liam Payne will introduce the EE BAFTA AR, a live audience award.
In addition to Prince William, the BAFTAs will have as presenters the most British of Americans, namely Renee Zellweger, as well as Felicity Jones, James McAvoy, David Oyelowo or Pedro Pascal and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
The Bridgertons Chronicle reveal Phoebe Dynevor is also expected, as are Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Grant.
An evening that promises to focus on "the art and crafts of cinema", as assured Emma Baehr, one of the leaders of the BAFTA.
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