All three Kneecap members have been longlisted for BIFA’s Breakthrough Performance Award

Kneecap stars JJ Ó Dochartaigh, Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh and Naoise Ó Cairealláin have been announced on the long-list for the 'British Independent Film Award' (BIFA) breakthrough performance prize.

The award is sponsored by Netflix, and 12 actors have been spotlighted on the list this year based on their performance in British films. Previous winners include the likes of  Ben Whishaw, Jamie Bell, Dev Patel and Jessie Buckley.

The Kneecap film follows the narrative of the actual band and it's members who play themselves in the film. The movie has also been selected as Ireland’s Oscar entry for Best International Film, and has surpassed €1 million in the box office.

In an interview with Hot Press Móglaí Bap said of the film,“Our film’s massively inspired by Trainspotting – only with less heroin – so Irvine Welsh saying on social media, and in a subsequent interview, that he loves it has been a massive confidence booster.”

In response to the nomination Naoise says on social media, "I feared this day would come, The Brits are trying to claim us now" referring to the award nomination for a British prize.

 

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Other actors long-listed include Nykiya Adams, Jason Buda, and Susan Chardy.

The final five nominees BIFA breakthrough performance award are set to be announced on November 5, at the BIFA ceremony in London on December 8.

BIFA breakthrough performance 2024 long-list:

Nykiya Adams – Bird

Jason Buda – Bird

Susan Chardy – On Becoming A Guinea Fowl

Joe Gill – Treading Water

Bilal Hasna – Layla

Deba Hekmat – Last Swim

Saura Lightfoot-Leon – Hoard

Ruaridh Mollica – Sebastian

JJ Ó’Dochartaigh – Kneecap

Liam Óg Ó’Hannaidh – Kneecap

Jason Patel – Unicorns