Irish actor Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, The Crimson and The White Petal) has been shortlisted for the BAFTA Orange Wednesday Rising Star Award at this year’s BAFTAs which take place on Sunday 12th February 2012.
The shortlist, now all men, was whittled down from a prospective eight candidates and includes O’Dowd, Adam Deacon (Kidulthood, Adulthood), Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Star Trek), Tom Hiddleston (Midnight in Paris, Thor), and Eddie Redmayne (My Week with Marilyn, The Yellow Handkerchief).
The voting for the final round of the award is open to the public who can vote for the Orange Wednesday Rising Star by clicking here. The winner will be announced on the night of the BAFTAs.