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Hoult received a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination for his performance in "A Single Man," a 2009 drama film directed by Tom Ford. The film, based on Christopher Isherwood's 1964 novel of the same name, follows the story of George Falconer, a British college professor coming to terms with the death of his partner Jim. Hoult portrays Kenny Potter, a student who develops a close friendship with George.