Richard E Grant to host the upcoming BAFTA ceremony!

On Monday morning, today it was announced that Swazi-English actor Richard E Grant will be hosting the 2023 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Film Awards (BAFTA) ceremony in London on February 19. The actor will be joined by a panel of hosts including Alison Hammond and Vick Hope, as well as film critic Ali Plumb.

“I feel hugely privileged to be hosting the EE BAFTAs for the first time and the opportunity to celebrate the very best of the extraordinary range of this year’s films,” Grant said upcoming getting the chance to host the prestigious ceremony.

Richard E Grant

Talking about the same, Jane Millichip, chief executive of BAFTA, said, “I can’t wait to see Richard E Grant take to the stage. Much loved by our audience at home, Richard also commands huge respect from his industry peers. And I can’t think of anyone better to compliment Richard’s razor-sharp wit, and to helm our brand new BAFTA Studio, than Alison Hammond, with her brilliantly entertaining and candid interview style. On the red carpet, Ali Plumb and Vick Hope are masters at capturing the excitement and anticipation in the build-up to the ceremony.”

Meanwhile, it has been reported that the nominations for this year’s BAFTA will be announced on Thursday.