A look inside the star studded Bafta nominees party with Paul Mescal and Rosamund Pike

Before the Bafta ceremony gets underway this evening (18 February), nominees have already kicked off the celebrations with the annual party the night before, celebrating their achievements. Stars in attendance included Paul Mescal, Saltburn’s Rosamund Pike, and Andy Serkis, as they partied around a giant statue of the iconic Bafta trophy. Oppenheimer leads the nominations for this evening’s awards, with Saltburn and Barbie also up for big categories. David Tennant is taking over as host this year, after Richard E Grant championed the role last year. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https