David Tennant, star of Doctor Who and most recently, Rivals, will return to host the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards.
The Scottish actor is stepping up to the task for the second year in a row, BAFTA confirmed, for the ceremony held at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, Feb. 16.
“It’s quite curious,” Tennant told The Hollywood Reporter about being asked to return to the role of host. “Because it’s not something I’d ever imagined I would be asked to do, or particularly aspired to do — it was one of those things that came out the blue. And you think I probably can’t say no to this, because it’s such a unique thing to be a part of.”
“When they asked me back, I thought, ‘Really, are you sure?’ But, you know, why not?”
Tennant’s extensive career in film, television and radio includes iconic roles in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Good Omens, Broadchurch and Doctor Who. Most recently, he has starred in the wildly popular TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals.
“We couldn’t be happier that David Tennant is returning to host the EE BAFTA Film Awards in 2025,” said Jane Millichip, CEO at BAFTA.
She continued: “He is an absolute pleasure to work with, and his performance this year was simply outstanding — warm, witty, whip-smart, and with a delightful touch of mischief. It is a privilege to share Britain’s biggest celebration of film with TV audiences worldwide, and to recognise the extraordinary creativity of those who power the British and global film industry.”
The EE BAFTA Film Awards encompass 25 competitive categories that are decided by BAFTA members. Round one of voting for the 2025 Film Awards opened Friday, Dec. 6.
