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Joe Alwyn and Benedict Wong Join BAFTA Rising Star Jury for 2026 Awards

Joe Alwyn, Benedict Wong and Sheila Atim have joined the jury for the 2026 BAFTA Rising Star Award. The trio gathered in London with other industry experts to select the shortlist of nominees. Previous winners of this prestigious award include Mia McKenna-Bruce and most recently David Jonsson. The public will ultimately vote for the winner, which will be announced at the February 2026 ceremony.

Key Points: Joe Alwyn Benedict Wong on BAFTA Rising Star Award Jury

  • Jury gathered in London to debate longlist of emerging acting talent
  • Previous winners include Mia McKenna-Bruce and David Jonsson from 2025 awards
  • Public voting will determine final winner revealed in February 2026
  • Panel included director Raine Allen Miller and casting director Aisha Bywaters
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Joe Alwyn, Benedict Wong join jury for 2026 BAFTA Rising Star Award

Joe Alwyn, Benedict Wong and Sheila Atim join jury selecting 2026 BAFTA Rising Star Award nominees. Previous winners include Mia McKenna-Bruce and David Jonsson.

"It's such a privilege to be part of the EE Rising Star Award jury this year - Joe Alwyn"

Washington DC, November 11

Joe Alwyn, Benedict Wong and Sheila Atim are on the jury selecting the 2026 EE Rising Star Award nominees ahead of the BAFTA Film Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Alongside a host of industry experts, the trio of acting talent gathered in London deliberated on who should be shortlisted as a BAFTA rising star before the final vote was put to the British public.

Previous winners include Mia McKenna-Bruce, Lashana Lynch, Letitia Wright, James McAvoy, Eva Green, Daniel Kaluuya, Kristen Stewart, Tom Hardy, Emma Mackey and, most recently, David Jonsson, who received the award at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards.

"It's such a privilege to be part of the EE Rising Star Award jury this year," said Alwyn, known for The Brutalist, Kinds of Kindness and Conversations with Friends. "It's been an impressive year for film and television, and the level of talent out there today is truly inspiring. I know firsthand how transformative this kind of recognition can be, and it's exciting to celebrate these emerging voices who are shaping the future of the industry," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Wong added, "The EE Rising Star Award is such an important accolade for the talent in front of the camera, but it was also an honour to work alongside a jury that reflects the diverse range of talent that exists behind the scenes too. Collaboration is at the heart of our industry, and it was a joy to convene around the jury table today and work alongside BAFTA and EE to support the future of our craft."

Atim also said, "As artists, we're constantly evolving, taking risks, learning and finding our voices through our work. What I love about the EE Rising Star Award is that it recognises the journey, not just a single milestone. It's not just a celebration of career achievement, but of potential, creative courage and all the work still ahead."

Presided over by Anna Higgs, BAFTA Film Committee member, the panel also included acclaimed director Raine Allen Miller (Rye Lane, The Roots Manoeuvre) and casting director Aisha Bywaters (Dreamers, We Are Lady Parts, The Last Tree), who gathered at The Savoy, to debate the longlist and select the final five nominees, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Following public voting, the winner will be revealed at the ceremony on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting to see how these international awards work. Wish we had similar recognition platforms for our talented Indian actors who often go unnoticed globally. The jury seems quite balanced though.
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Ananya R
Sheila Atim's comment about recognizing the journey rather than just milestones really resonates. That's the kind of mindset we need in our film industries too. Looking forward to seeing who gets nominated! 🎬
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David E
While I appreciate the initiative, I wish there was more representation from Asian and African cinema experts on such juries. The film industry is global, and our perspectives matter too.
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Kavya N
The previous winners list is impressive! Daniel Kaluuya and Lashana Lynch have done amazing work. Hope this award continues to spot genuine talent. Public voting adds a nice democratic touch.
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Vikram M
Good to see industry veterans mentoring new talent. This is exactly what we need more of - established artists helping the next generation. The Savoy meeting sounds quite prestigious! 🏆

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