Austin Butler named Greatest Actor at this 12 months’s BAFTAs ceremony – however web has divided response.
Butler, 31, gained the award for his efficiency in 2022 launch Elvis. He was nominated in opposition to Colin Farrell, who was fan-favourite to take dwelling the most important accolade.
Brendan Fraser for The Whale, Paul Mescal for Aftersun, Invoice Nighy for Dwelling, and Daryl McCormack for Good Luck To You, Leo Grande had been additionally nominated in the identical class.
Delivering his acceptance speech, Butler mentioned it was ‘really extraordinary’ to obtain the award. “To my fellow nominees, that is an honour,” he mentioned.
Nonetheless, Farrell’s followers branded his win as a ‘punch within the intestine’ to the actor, who was initially recognised for his efficiency in The Banshees Of Inisherin.
“Colin Farrell continues to be greatest actor in my eyes”, one particular person tweeted. One other wrote, “Colin Farrell is robbed as soon as once more.”
“Love this movie and efficiency however gutted for Colin Farrell — if not right here then I suppose it’s not taking place,” wrote one other following Butler’s triumph.
Paul Mescal followers had been equally disillusioned with the result. “I might have accepted shedding to Colin Farrell however Paul Mescal shedding to Elvis? No, simply no,” a fan tweeted.
