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And the BAFTA for best joke goes to . . .
Members of the British Academy Film Awards security team revealed they ejected a prankster shortly after he managed to join the cast and crew of “Oppenheimer” on stage after the ensemble won the coveted award. for best film on Sunday.
“A social media prankster was removed by security last night after joining the final award winners on stage,” a BAFTA spokesperson. said deadline after the awards ceremony. “We are taking this very seriously and do not want to publicize it by making further comments.”
According to BAFTA officials, the prankster jumped at the opportunity to join the film’s cast and crew when “Oppenheimer” producer Emma Thomas urged several cast members to join them on stage, saying: “Where are you? Let’s go everyone!
The BBC broadcast captured the prankster running onto the stage as Hollywood icon Michael J. Fox presented the award to the team.
Although the awards show declined to name the individual, several online fans identified the man as a YouTuber who uses the alias Lizwani.
“Looks like @LizwaniYT stormed the stage during #Oppenheimer’s @BAFTA win.” a fan posted on along with a video of the prankster lurking behind Thomas, 52, and the film’s director, Christopher Nolan, who is her husband.
The prankster, who was wearing a formal suit and black hat, can be seen looking around before smiling and looking at the ground during Thomas’ acceptance speech.
The Post has contacted both BAFTA and Lizwani for comment.
Lizwani, whose Youtube channel is filled with several other prank videos, he confirmed his appearance at the awards show by posting two photos and a video. on his Instagram story.
In the video, Lizwani revealed that her BAFTA infiltration was her “second television appearance” and that “a video will be coming out soon.”
The prankster later further revealed that the police had reportedly taken some of his footage, but claimed he still planned to release a video because he “has a lot left.”
Later, Lizwani posted a photo of himself stating that if he reached 1,000 likes, he would post the full video.
The post currently has 930 likes.
This isn’t the first time the YouTuber has crashed high-profile events.
In 2022, the man managed to sneak in the british awards just like him FIFA Ballon d’Or football award
“Oppenheimer” took home seven awards, including best director for Nolan, 53, and star Cillian Murphy won lead actor.