BAFTA Nominations Snubs and Surprises: ‘Wicked’ and Denzel Washington Miss Out While Hugh Grant and ‘Kneecap’ Muscle In

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SNUB: “Wicked” misses out on best film In what is probably the most surprising snub of the day, Jon M. Chu’s musical adaptation failed to earn a nomination for best film.

It was likely pushed out by another musical — Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” — which, given its international connections, could have resonated more with U.K.

voters. It’s also worth noting that “Wicked,” though a box office phenomenon in the U.S., didn’t perform as well internationally. “Wicked” was also not recognized in the adapted screenplay category, though it did earn acting nods for stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as well as five nominations in the craft categories. SNUB: Denzel Washington remains without a BAFTA nomination Denzel Washington’s lack of recognition — awards and nominations — from BAFTA voters has become something of an embarrassment for the British Academy given the accolades he’s accumulated elsewhere (not to mention him being widely regarded as one of the finest actors working today).

Following the praise he received for his supporting role in “Gladiator 2” as the scheming former slave Macrinus, many thought 2025 would be year that this omission was finally overturned.