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World War II drama "The Darkest Hour" and
comedy-drama "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" each
got nine nominations. "Blade Runner 2049" and "Dunkirk" both
received eight.
Sally Hawkins in "The Shape of Water" star and Frances McDormand
in "Three Billboards" got Leading Actress nominations. Daniel
Day-Lewis and Gary Oldman were among the nominations for Leading
Actor.
"I am incredibly humbled by such a nomination. It is very
special to be honored by BAFTA. It feels like a gift from my
homeland and I am very touched by it," Hawkins, who is British,
said in a statement.
"The Shape of Water" was also nominated for best film,
cinematography, costume design and visual effects. Del Toro was
nominated for both directing and original screenplay awards.
Christopher Plummer received a Best Supporting Actor nomination
for his portrayal of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty in Ridley Scott's
"All The Money In The World". Plummer took the role on four days
notice after Scott decided to cut a completed performance by
Kevin Spacey following allegations of sexual misconduct against
the actor.
"The Death of Stalin," was nominated for Outstanding British
Film, on a list that included "Lady Macbeth," "God's Own
Country," and "Three Billboards," which was directed by Briton
Martin McDonagh.
Both "Three Billboards," and "The Shape of Water," have awards
momentum behind them, both having won in major categories at the
Golden Globes in Los Angeles on Sunday.
(Writing by Mark Hanrahan in London)
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