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Riz Ahmed Explores Themes of Shame and Authenticity in New Show 'Bait'

Updated 2026-05-19 20:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Actor Riz Ahmed is starring in Prime Video’s new show ‘Bait,’ which delves into the themes of shame and authenticity. The series follows Shah Latif, a struggling actor who becomes an internet sensation.

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In Riz Ahmed’s Prime Video show Bait, he plays Shah Latif, a struggling actor who accidentally goes viral as the suspected new James Bond. As Shah tries to manage the reactions of his family and friends, the show takes him on a odyssey through both London and his own psyche. “He’s
2026-05-19 19:51 UTC
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