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The Daily Roundup

The Guardian

BAFTA Film Awards 2026: Full List Of Nominations

All the nominees for the 2026 Bafta film awards have been announced, ahead of the winners’ ceremony on 22 February at London’s Royal Festival Hall.

The Hollywood Reporter

Kodi Smit-McPhee, Sam Rechner, Aden Young Join Alan Ritchson In Amazon MGM’s Navy SEAL Movie

Ritchson stars as former Navy SEAL Mike Thornton in director Patrick Hughes’ feature that takes place during the Vietnam War.

Deadline

Amy Madigan Joins Netflix’s ‘All The Sinners Bleed’

Amy Madigan (Weapons) is set to guest star as Scarlett Cunningham in the limited series All The Sinners Bleed, Netflix’s series adaptation of S.A. Cosby’s novel from the Obamas’ Higher Ground and Amblin Television.

Variety

Richard Gere Joins Jessica Chastain, Ben Stiller In Apple TV Limited Series ‘Off Weeks’

Gere will appear alongside previously announced leads Ben Stiller and Jessica Chastain as well as cast members Arian Moayed and Annaleigh Ashford in the eight-episode series.