BAFTA Film Awards 2019: Olivia Colman’s ‘The Favourite’ dominates nominations
|(CNN)“The Favourite,” the 18th century period comedy-drama starring Olivia Colman as Queen Anne, looks set to dominate the UK’s 2019 BAFTA Awards, gaining 12 nominations including best film, it was announced Wednesday.
Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz and Olivia Colman — the three main actresses from the comedy — all received nominations for their work.
Meanwhile, “A Star is Born” received seven nominations, including nods to Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga for best actor and actress. Cooper, who directed the film, was also nominated for best director.