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Riz Ahmed's 'Bait' Tackles Bond Audition and Racism

1/21/2026

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Riz Ahmed, actor, stars in the Prime Video series Bait, premiering March 25, as Shah Latif auditions for the James Bond role.
The six-part show blends comedy, drama, and satire as it follows Shah Latif through days of public speculation and family pressure.
As excitement grows around his potential casting, Latif faces racist backlash, symbolized by a severed pig's head thrown through his parents' window, highlighting representation in Hollywood.

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Story summary

Riz Ahmed, actor, stars in the Prime Video series Bait, premiering March 25, as Shah Latif auditions for the James Bond role.
The six-part show blends comedy, drama, and satire as it follows Shah Latif through days of public speculation and family pressure.
As excitement grows around his potential casting, Latif faces racist backlash, symbolized by a severed pig's head thrown through his parents' window, highlighting representation in Hollywood.