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- Alan Cumming will host the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall on February 22, returning after hosting the TV awards in 2023.
- He replaces David Tennant, who hosted for two years.
- Cumming aims to add “mischief” to the event, while BAFTA’s executive director, Emma Baehr, commended his “sharp wit, warmth, and vibrant energy.”
- Voting for the Film Awards started on December 5, with longlists announced on January 9 and nominations on January 27.
