American horror director Jordan Peele will receive a Bafta award
celebrating excellence in directing.
The acclaimed director behind Get Out and Us, 40, will be honoured at the
Britannia awards in Los Angeles, Bafta’s biggest event outside the UK.
Peele’s thought-provoking films have dealt with issues of race in the US
and further afield, and last year Peele won a best screenplay Oscar for Get
Out.
Bafta Los Angeles chief executive Chantal Rickards said: “Jordan Peele has
earned record-breaking success and critical acclaim through work that pushes
boundaries and shines a light on stories of important social relevance.
He joins Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who will be honoured as
artist of the year, Jane Fonda, who will receive an award for excellence,
Jackie Chan, who will be honoured for his contribution to global entertainment,
and Steve Coogan for his work in comedy.
Peele will accept the award on October 25 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in
Los Angeles.