Jojo Rabbit featuring Archie Yates from Edenbridge nominated for 6 Oscars
14:26, 13 January 2020
updated: 14:36, 13 January 2020
A film, featuring a young actor from Edenbridge, has been nominated for six Oscars.
Jojo Rabbit, which stars 10-year-old Archie Yates playing the role of Yorki, is in the running for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Film Editing, Production Design and Costume Design.
Archie's co-star Scarlett Johannson is also nominated for Supporting Actress in the comedy-drama, directed by Taika Waititi.
The film is up against popular latest releases such as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Little Women.
The winner of each category will be revealed on Sunday, Feburary 9 at the award ceremony in the United States.
The Edenbridge Primary School pupil plays the innocent best friend of Johannes "Jojo Rabbit" Betzler in the film which takes a satirical look at Nazi Germany.
Both characters are members of Hitler Youth when Jojo discovers his mum is hiding a Jewish girl in their loft.
After his appearance in the film he was cast to feature in Disney's Home Alone reboot alongside Deadpool 2 actor Rob Delaney, and begins filming at the end of the month.
The youngster spoke about his "shock" when he was cast in the Oscar-nominated picture last week.
Jojo Rabbit is out now is all mainstream cinemas.
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