Why Were ‘Maria’ and ‘The Room Next Door’ Snubbed From BAFTA Longlists?
variety.comAlex Ritman Both Angelina Jolie (“Maria”) and Tilda Swinton (“The Room Next Door“) will be in attendance at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday night as they compete for the Golden Globe award for best actress (drama).
There’s a chance they’ll both leave empty-handed, with Nicole Kidman (“Babygirl”), Fernanda Torres (“I’m Still Here”), Kate Winslet (“Lee”) and Pamela Anderson (“The Last Showgirl”) also in contention for the honor amid a highly competitive year for lead actress.
But one awards show where neither Jolie and Swinton will be get recognition is the BAFTAs, with both of their acclaimed dramas failing to land a single spot on the longlists following the first round of voting.
Announced Friday, the longlists have put “Emilia Perez” and “Conclave” out in front, with 15 and 14 slots respectively, followed by a tight pack that includes “The Substance,” “The Brutalist,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Wicked” and “Anora.” The omissions of “Maria” and “The Room Next Door,” two films that have been part of the awards chatter since bowing in Venice (where “The Room Next Door” won the Golden Lion award), is significant.
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