Deputy Chair of BAFTA’s Film Committee, Pippa Harris led the announcements of the five stars selected by public vote from a long list of eight. The nominees are as follows:
Chris O’Dowd Initially Chris was famed for his role as Roy in award winning comedy The IT Crowd. Chris’ outstanding comedic performances over the four series of The IT Crowd have lead him to star in films such as Dinner For Schmucks (2010) starring Steve Carell and Gulliver’s Travels (2010) with Jack Black. Chris made his mark when he co-starred with comedic actress Kritsen Wiig in hit comedy Bridesmaids (2011). Chris’ next film due for release will be This Is 40 (2012), directed by Judd Apatow.
Chris HemsworthMelbourne-born Chris Hemsworth began his career on Australian soap opera Home and Away. He made his Hollywood debut playing George Kirk in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek (2009). Chris then had to battle it out against his brother Liam for the lead role in the film adaptation of Marvel comic, Thor (2011), which then led him on to star in The Avengers released in May 2012.
Tom Hiddleston Cambridge graduate Hiddleston recently shot to fame working alongside the worlds’ best directors such as Woody Allen for his role in Midnight in Paris (2011) and Steven Spielberg in his depiction of War Horse (2011). Audiences worldwide now recognise him for his role as Loki in Kenneth Branagh’s Thor. He will also be starring in The Avengers alongside fellow nominee Chris Hemsworth.
Eddie Redmayne Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne began his acting career with highly acclaimed theatre and television roles. His profile increased significantly as a result of last years’ box office hit My Week with Marilyn (2011) starring alongside Michelle Williams, which subsequently led him to be noticed by fashion giants Burberry to become a face for their 2012 collection.
Eddie commented, “It’s lovely that the Marilyn film in itself is a celebration of the British film industry and the nostalgia of the British film industry which BAFTA is such a big part of.”
Eddie will next be seen in Hick (2012) where he plays a Nebraskan paedophile. Eddie is currently warming up his vocal chords for an upcoming film adaptation of Les Misérables (2012).
Adam Deacon London-born Adam first found fame from his role in Noel Clarke’s Kidulthood (2006) and then sequel Adulthood (2008). Adam used his success from these productions to co-write and co-direct urban comedy Anuvahood (2011). Adam told Flickering Myth, “I found co-writing and co-directing really stressful. It actually made me get like, five grey hairs on my head!”
He also commented on how Government funded acting schools for youths in deprived areas, like the Anna Scher Theatre which he attended, can be therapeutic and sometimes life changing for young people “…they take the most craziest guys in and teach them how to read scripts and be disciplined and turn up on time…”
Adam’s manager has confirmed that Adam is currently working on his music career.
Deputy Chair of BAFTA’s Film Committee, Pippa Harris spoke about the award itself, “The award honours a young actor or actress who has demonstrated exceptional talent and ambition and who has captured the imagination and the hearts of the British public.”
Eddie Redmayne shared his thoughts with Flickering Myth about his fellow nominees for the award: “It’s such an interesting group of actors, such an eclectic mix of genres of film that everyone’s done. I feel really privileged to be a part of this group.”
For more information on the Orange Wednesdays Rising Star Award and to cast your vote go to www.orange.co.uk/bafta.
Jess Barratt
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