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Seven talking points from the Bafta 2026 film longlists

The longlists of the Bafta Film Awards 2026 provide the first concrete look at how the race is shaping up in the UK.

The 2026 BAFTA Longlist Snubs The Secret Agent, Loves Wicked: For Good

Still, despite their expanded lists for the time being, BAFTA found ways to snub and surprise. The most notable person not included on the shortlist is Brazilian actor Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent,

BAFTA Longlists Snubs & Surprises: ‘Wallis Island’ & ‘I Swear’ Soar But ‘After The Hunt’, ‘Ann Lee’, Clooney, Dwayne Johnson & Guillermo Del Toro Miss Out

After launching on the Lido, Amazon and Luca Guadagnino’s drama scored a Golden Globe nomination for Julia Roberts but the film pitched a shut-out with BAFTA. Roberts was possibly the film’s best shot but she didn’t make it onto the ten-strong Best Actress longlist.

DGA, PGA and BAFTA Predictions: ‘Frankenstein’ Eyes Longlist Dominance, Josh Safdie on Director Bubble and ‘Sinners’ Faces Key International Test

As Oscar voting nears, DGA, PGA and BAFTA longlists could reveal which films and filmmakers are gaining momentum — and which may fall behind.
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