Colin Farrell misses out on Bafta but still a favourite for Oscars

The Dublin actor may be disappointed by not winning a Bafta, but a win at the Screen Actors Guild awards would tip a delicate Oscars balance back in his favour, writes Esther McCarthy 

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Colin Farrell attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 19, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images)

Colin Farrell could well be forgiven for feeling as baffled as his Banshees of Inisherin character Pádraic Súilleabháin following the Baftas.

After picking up many awards this season, Farrell missed out on one of the top awards of the night — Best Actor — to Elvis star Austin Butler.