Mar 10, 2026 10:44pm IST
‘Bait’: Riz Ahmed Looks Sleek As He Chases The Role Of James Bond In Hilarious Trailer
Riz Ahmed (real name: Rizwan Ahmed) will be back on screens with Prime Video’s “Bait.” The actor who has done some great work so far is seen auditioning for the role of James Bond in this hilarious trailer. “Bait” is a six-episode dark comedy where Riz plays the role of a struggling actor. The series revolves around his life after he gives a massive audition to be the potential next James Bond. The dialogue in the trailer where his family asks him if Daniel Craig has passed away sets the tone for this comedy. As he deals with the pressure of landing what could be a life-altering role, everything around him turns into chaos.
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It is interesting that a whole series is being made on who will be the next James Bond. Riz Ahmed looks handsome in the trailer and surely serves in the looks department. The series also stars Guz Khan, Sheeba Chaddha, Ritu Arya, Sajid Haasan and others. The dialogues will land with every family that is from the Indian subcontinent. The chemistry between Guz Khan and Riz seems to be one of the highlights of the show. Indian fans know Sheeba Chaddha from a number of Bollywood movies where she has made up crack up with her impeccable timing.
Riz Ahmed is a British rapper and actor. He is also a recipient of an Oscar and a Primetime Emmy Award. He began his career with independent movies in 2006. It was the 2014 neo-noir comedy thriller, Nightcrawler that made Riz famous. Hollywood studios took note of his talent, which led to him bagging roles in films like "Jason Bourne" and "Rogue One."
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