Overview
- BAFTA named five emerging actors to its 2026 Rising Star shortlist, recognizing Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another), Miles Caton (Sinners), Archie Madekwe (Lurker), Robert Aramayo (I Swear) and Posy Sterling (Lollipop).
- The Rising Star is the only BAFTA film award decided by public vote.
- The winner will be announced at the BAFTA Film Awards on Feb. 22 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with full film nominations due Jan. 27.
- Recent accolades include Robert Aramayo’s BIFA best leading actor win, Posy Sterling’s BIFA breakthrough performance honor and Miles Caton’s Critics’ Choice Best Young Performer award plus a SAG nomination.
- Since its 2005 launch, the prize has largely favored British actors, with every winner since 2010 being British and the award leaving the U.K. only three times.