Prankster crashes ‘Oppenheimer’ win at 2024 BAFTA Awards.
On Sunday evening, the biographical thriller was nominated in 13 categories, winning seven. The awards show was held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
‘Oppenheimer’ talent at 2024 Golden Globes.Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty
Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty
The outlet added that the prankster is reportedly a YouTuber who previously crashed the Brit Awards and FIFA Ballon d’Or awards in France.
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The prankster joined the group on stage just as Thomas was encouraging her team to share the moment with her.
“Where are you? Come on, all of you!,” the producer said as the YouTuber also made his way up with theOppenheimercrew. None of them seemed to acknowledge his presence during her speech.
The man appeared to come from the audience, and like the others at the event, he also wore a suit and tie.
‘Oppenheimer’ cast and crew at 2024 BAFTA Awards.Kate Green/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA
Kate Green/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA
Despite the snafu,Oppenheimerstill saw great success. Nolan took home the award for best director and Murphy earned the trophy for leading actor.
The film was also a big hit withPrince William, perThe Daily Telegraph.
“I’m a big fan of Christopher Nolan so I’ll be pleased if he wins…I lovedOppenheimer," the newspaper reported the prince saying.
William, 41, who has been president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts since 2010, also admitted that while he has not “watchedBarbieyet,” but still has seeing the film on his to-do list.
Florence Pugh and Cillian Murphy in ‘Oppenheimer’.Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
OppenheimerandBarbie, two polar opposite films, dominated the box office when they were both released during the same weekend in July 2023.
Nolan’s blockbuster earned$82.4 millionat the box office and went on to make over $912 million worldwide throughout its theatrical run.
source: people.com
