Riz Ahmed is his own worst critic. His show 'Bait' explores that

NPR | By Tonya Mosley

Published August 27, 2026 at 10:39 AM EDT

Ahmed is nominated for an Emmy Award for his role in the Prime Video series about a struggling actor auditioning to be the next James Bond. Originally broadcast March 23, 2026.

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Tonya Mosley is a co-host of Fresh Air.

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