The Amazon Prime Video limited series “Bait” begins when Shah Latif, a British South Asian actor, sees a chance to throw his name into the ring to be the next James Bond. But the deliberately chaotic ...

Actor recounts three alleged approaches by intelligence services, including through senior BBC executive Riz Ahmed, the Oscar-winning actor, has claimed that Britain’s intelligence services tried ...

In new projects, the British actor of South Asian descent takes on two parts — James Bond and Hamlet — that have long been defining roles for white actors. By Maya Phillips See more of our coverage in ...

Amazon is putting out some “Bait” to hook Emmy voters. The streamer’s British six-part miniseries “Bait,” starring Riz Ahmed, is making a push for the Emmy season, with plans to submit in 21 ...

Eight years ago, Riz Ahmed found his Bond song. Or rather, it found him. This was a time, remember, when the 007 rumour mill was in constant motion, each news cycle conjuring a new successor to Daniel ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 24: Riz Ahmed attends the "Bait" London premiere at Shoreditch Electric on March 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Montgomery/Getty Images) “I’m here, I’m present”. A ...

Riz Ahmed is hiding a killer secret in the first sketch released from his appearance as host of Saturday Night Live UK. As the sketch begins, the Bait and Hamlet actor is seen dancing to disco light ...

Growing up in the 2000s, I could often be found glued to my TV screen or settling into a cinema seat every Wednesday (thank you, Orange Wednesdays). From Disney sitcoms to Hollywood blockbusters, my ...

Riz Ahmed says the perfect Eid, the celebration at the end of Ramadan, is a gorgeous morning filled with fast-breaking, family, and peace. Unfortunately, that Eid doesn’t exist in real life. It’s that ...

Riz Ahmed laughs, recalling the first question Guz Khan asked him over a decade ago, when the comedian reached out for advice on navigating the entertainment industry. Khan remembers their first ...

11:05, Fri, Mar 27, 2026 Updated: 11:17, Fri, Mar 27, 2026 As the endless wait to discover who will assume the legendary Walther PPK and licence to kill as the new James Bond continues, a fresh comedy ...

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