High-Stakes Drama at BAFTA Nominations: A Tight Race Unfolds

Paul Thomas Anderson's film tops BAFTA nominations with 14 nods, while Coogler's 'Sinners' follows closely with 13. Key contenders for leading roles include Jessie Buckley, DiCaprio, and Chalamet. The awards, due to be announced on February 22, often hint at potential Oscar winners.

The race for this year's British Academy Film Awards is heating up as Paul Thomas Anderson's action-packed 'One Battle After Another' leads the nomination list with 14 nods. This includes recognition for performances by five of its main cast members.

Close on its heels is Ryan Coogler's blues-infused vampire film 'Sinners', securing 13 nominations. Meanwhile, Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' and Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme' each garnered 11 nominations, contributing to a highly competitive field for these prestigious awards.

Notably, the leading actor race sees performances such as Robert Aramayo's portrayal of a man with Tourette's in 'I Swear', Leonardo DiCaprio's role in 'One Battle After Another', and Jessie Buckley's part in 'Hamnet' gathering significant attention. The BAFTA Film Awards, set to take place in London on February 22, will provide a glimpse into potential outcomes at the upcoming Oscars.

(With inputs from agencies.)