Paul Mescal and Colin Farrell followers have claimed the actors was “robbed” after dropping out to Elvis star Austin Butler for the Main Actor Award on the 2023 BAFTAs.

The 76th BAFTAs happened earlier tonight (February 19) at London’s Royal Pageant Corridor within the Southbank Centre in a ceremony hosted by Richard E. Grant and Alison Hammond.

All Quiet On The Western Entrance was the large winner of the night time, taking away seven of the 14 awards it had been nominated for whereas The Banshees Of Inisherin received 4 awards.

Nonetheless Aftersun solely received in one of many 4 classes it was nominated in, with Charlotte Wells selecting up the award for Excellent Debut by a British Author, Director or Producer.

Aftersun misplaced out within the Excellent Movie class to The Banshees Of Inisherin whereas each Paul Mescal and Colin Farrell have been crushed within the Main Actor class by Austin Butler – and followers aren’t blissful.

“I’d have accepted dropping to Colin Farrell however Paul Mescal dropping to Elvis? No, simply no” wrote one fan. “Paul Mescal was robbed,” added one other whereas a 3rd wrote: “Paul Mescal, Colin Farrell I’ll avenge you.”

Talking forward of the ceremony, Mescal said his journey since Regular Individuals has been “mad and wonderful.”

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“It feels prefer it’s occurred over a brief time period, which it has, nevertheless it’s actually enjoyable. It’s been actually kinetic and energised. I simply need to keep on the wave.”

Previous to the 2023 BAFTAs, Aftersun followers have been already sad in regards to the reality the movie hadn’t been nominated for Greatest Director, Unique Screenplay or Greatest Movie.

You possibly can try the total listing of winners from the 2023 BAFTAs right here.



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