David Tennant, best known for his role in the sci-fi series ‘Doctor Who’, will return to host the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter. BAFTA confirmed the Scottish actor is stepping up to the task for the second year in a row, at the ceremony to be held at the Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre, on Sunday 16 February. (Also Read: Payal Kapadia reacts to historic Golden Globe nomination for All We Imagine as Prakash, fans say he has made India proud)
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“It’s quite curious,” Tennant said, “because it’s not something I ever imagined I’d be asked to do, or particularly desire to do – it was one of those things that Suddenly it came up. And you think I probably can’t say no to it, because it’s a unique thing to be a part of.”
“When they asked me back, I thought, ‘Really, are you sure?’ But, you know, why not?”
Tennant’s career in film, television and radio includes memorable performances in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Good Omens, Broadchurch and Doctor Who. Most recently, he appeared in the highly successful television adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals.
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“We couldn’t be more delighted that David Tennant is returning to host the EE BAFTA Film Awards in 2025,” said Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA.
He added: “It has been such a pleasure to work with her and her performance this year was absolutely brilliant – warm, funny, clever and with a delightful touch of mischief. It’s a privilege to be taking part in the biggest festival of film in the UK. Is.” with TV audiences around the world, and recognizing the extraordinary creativity of the people who power the British and global film industry.”
The EE BAFTA Film Awards consist of 25 competitive categories which are judged by BAFTA members. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the first round of voting for the 2025 film awards began on Friday, December 6.
,With inputs from ANI,
