Star-studded short films for the International Booker Prize, featuring actors from Fleabag, Game of Thrones, and more. Explore the shortlist in a new light.
- April 15, 2026
AceShowbiz - The lineup of talent for the short films promoting this year’s International Booker Prize has been announced, showcasing an impressive group of actors and performers.
Among the featured cast are Kae Alexander known for Fleabag, Toheeb Jimoh from Industry, Toby Jones who appears in Alan Bates vs the Post Office, and Xelia Mendes-Jones of The Wheel of Time. The roster also includes Indira Varma celebrated for her role in Game of Thrones and musician-actor Jehnny Beth, recognized for Anatomy of a Fall. These actors will star in films highlighting the six books shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, which is widely regarded as the leading award for translated fiction worldwide.
The short films are scheduled for release on Thursday, April 16. They will also be featured at a special 10th anniversary celebration for the International Booker Prize at the Southbank Centre on May 8. The event will include performances by Dua Lipa alongside appearances from the 2021 prize-winning author David Diop and the 2025-winning translator Deepa Bhasthi. This celebration marks a significant milestone for the prize, emphasizing its impact on global literature and translation.
The involvement of such a distinguished cast underscores the increasing cultural prominence of the International Booker Prize, blending the worlds of literature, film, and performance to bring international stories to a wider audience.
