Rich Peppiatt Makes BAFTA History as Most Nominated Debut Director Ever With ‘Kneecap’
Congratulations are in order for Rich Peppiatt and his Kneecap crew and cast — the movie became one of the British Academy’s most nominated debut films ever, just behind Rocks (2019) and Billy Elliot (2000).
Peppiatt himself became the most nominated debut director ever with 4 nods, just ahead of Billy Elliot‘s Stephen Daldry (3).
The Irish hip-hop “print the legend” biopic on the Belfast-based rap trio — boasting Michael Fassbender among its ensemble — scored six nominations overall on Wednesday, including for outstanding British film, outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer and best casting for Carla Stronge.
Stars Naoise Ó Cairealláin, Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh and JJ Ó Dochartaigh feature as themselves in the movie. Peppiatt is also nominated for best film not in the English language and original screenplay. Julian Ulrichs and Chris Gill picked up a nomination for best editing.
“It’s a really exciting one to see,” Anna Higgs,...
Peppiatt himself became the most nominated debut director ever with 4 nods, just ahead of Billy Elliot‘s Stephen Daldry (3).
The Irish hip-hop “print the legend” biopic on the Belfast-based rap trio — boasting Michael Fassbender among its ensemble — scored six nominations overall on Wednesday, including for outstanding British film, outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer and best casting for Carla Stronge.
Stars Naoise Ó Cairealláin, Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh and JJ Ó Dochartaigh feature as themselves in the movie. Peppiatt is also nominated for best film not in the English language and original screenplay. Julian Ulrichs and Chris Gill picked up a nomination for best editing.
“It’s a really exciting one to see,” Anna Higgs,...
- 1/15/2025
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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