Alien: Romulus breakout actor David Jonsson is no stranger to the stars, especially as the latest recipient of BAFTA’s Rising Star Award. Jonsson’s performance as an android combatting his own programming earned rave reviews as well as the coveted award - beating out huge names like Mikey Madison (2022’s Scream) and Jharell Jerome (2019’s When They See Us.) This particular category is the only one voted on by the general public, so it’s safe to say audiences were just as endeared as critics and industry peers.
“...I’d like to dedicate this to the people, the dreamers, grafters, and the people just trying to do it a little bit different. Star - I don't know, but rising – I guess!” Jonsson quipped onstage.
Watch the stunning moment Jonsson received his award from past winners Letitia Wright (Black Mirror) and James McAvoy (Speak No Evil.)
Alien: Romulus joins a list of Horror titles (The Substance, Cuckoo, I Saw The TV Glow, etc.) being recognized by prestige voting bodies this awards season; institutions that generally don’t recognize Horror.