Also nominated is Ruth Negga, The Witch’s Anya Taylor-Joy, Spanish actress Laia Costa, and Manchester by the Sea’s Lucas Hedges.
Ahead of the 2017 ceremony, this year’s nominees have been announced, with Spider-Man: Homecoming actor Tom Holland leading the pack.
Last year, the EE BAFTA Rising Star award was won by John Boyega following his appearance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Oscar hopeful Ruth Negga starred in two widely acclaimed projects in 2016 – Loving and TV show Preacher – having previously had roles in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Misfits.