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BAFTA Longlists 'O Agente Secreto' but Excludes Wagner Moura From Acting Pre-List

The developments underscore a split between global recognition versus U.S. guild barriers for non‑English films heading into the Golden Globes.

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Overview

  • 'O Agente Secreto' advanced on BAFTA longlists for Film in a Non-English Language and Original Screenplay, while Wagner Moura was left off the Best Actor pre-selection; final nominations arrive January 27 with the ceremony on February 22.
  • The film enters Sunday’s Golden Globes with three nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Non-English Language Film, and Best Actor – Drama for Moura.
  • Industry forecasts from Variety place Moura slightly ahead of Michael B. Jordan for the Globe’s Best Actor – Drama, presented as a prediction rather than a certainty.
  • The Actor Awards (formerly SAG) nominations omitted Moura and other lauded international performances, drawing public criticism from Brazilian social media users.
  • The Writers Guild announced that several major foreign-language titles, including 'O Agente Secreto,' are ineligible for this year’s WGA Awards, even as the film’s momentum includes a Critics Choice win for Best Foreign/Non-English Film.