Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio's Surprising BAFTA Upset

The BAFTAs on Sunday surprised many, especially regarding the Best Actor award. Robert Aramayo won for "I Swear," a film not yet released outside the UK, and he is not even nominated for an Oscar.

Unexpected Wins

This marks the first time since 2001 that a BAFTA winner in this category was not Oscar-nominated. Timothée Chalamet, who has secured Critics Choice and Golden Globe awards for "Marty Supreme," faced a setback with international voters possibly leaning towards other contenders like Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, or Wagner Moura.

Potential Shifts in Award Season

Chalamet may need a win at the upcoming SAG Awards for momentum, as past trends show it can influence Oscar results. However, securing back-to-back SAG wins is rare among actors.

Other Notable Wins

Wunmi Mosaku’s win for Best Supporting Actress adds her to a competitive field alongside Teyana Taylor and Amy Madigan. Sean Penn finally received recognition after months of being overshadowed by his co-star Benicio del Toro and others.

Most predictably, Jessie Buckley’s performance in “Hamnet” positions her as a strong favorite for the Best Actress Oscar, standing out against Rose Byrne's divisive film “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Meanwhile, “One Battle After Another” and its creator Paul Thomas Anderson are expected to perform well at the Oscars.