BAFTA Shock: Aramayo’s Lead Actor Upset Beats Out A-List Favorites

The 2026 BAFTA Awards in London crowned Robert Aramayo as Best Leading Actor for I Swear in a surprise upset, a film that also took three awards including casting. One Battle After Another dominated the night, winning Best Film and multiple categories (director, screenplay, etc.), while Hamnet claimed Outstanding British Film and Jessie Buckley won Leading Actress. Wunmi Mosaku and Sean Penn won supporting acting awards for Sinners and One Battle After Another respectively. The ceremony featured host Alan Cumming’s playful flair, a Paddington Bear cameo, and a brief on-stage controversy involving a Tourette syndrome advocate’s language, which was acknowledged and addressed by the host.