Paul Mescal, Letitia Wright and Gemma Chan are among those set to be honored at the Newport Beach Film Festival’s U.K. honors in London.

Eleven actors have been shortlisted for their outstanding work in film and television.

The Newport Beach Film Festival, one of the States’ largest luxury lifestyle film festivals, has included a U.K. showcase in its line-up since its inception 24 years ago. In 2015 the festival extended its partnership with the U.K. by hosting an event in London honoring top British talent.

Following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event now returns in person, in partnership with Variety. The honorees will be presented with their awards at a central London ceremony hosted by Edith Bowman, which will take place on Feb. 16, ahead of the BAFTAs.

Among those selected are “Aftersun” star Mescal, Wright, who appeared in “Black Panther; Wakanda Forever,” and Chan, who stars in “Don’t Worry Darling,” who are set to be honored as 2023’s Artists of Distinction alongside Taron Egerton (“Blackbird”), Naomi Ackie (“Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody”), and Toby Jones (“Empire of Light”). Artists of Distinction awards are presented to actors who have “given stellar performances in a wide range of roles and have captivated audiences around the world on the big and small screen.”
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