Riz Ahmed's New Show Hopes to Catch the Bond Buzz as Audition Tales Come to Life.
A new Amazon Prime Video series is capitalizing on the ongoing James Bond casting frenzy, with Riz Ahmed starring in Bait - a story about an aspiring actor who lands himself at the forefront of speculation for the iconic role. The show takes place over four days, chronicling Shah Latif's journey as he auditions to become the next 007, making him a viral sensation among his family and friends.
As news of his audition spreads, reactions range from pride to confusion, with some even joking about Daniel Craig's passing ("Did Daniel Craig die?" asks Shah's father). Meanwhile, others begin calculating the payday that comes with landing such an influential role. With fans eagerly speculating over who will ultimately take on Bond after Daniel Craig's retirement, Riz Ahmed's portrayal of Shah Latif is sure to spark heated debates and discussions.
The series explores the whirlwind experience of being at the center of a high-profile casting announcement, where every opinion counts and scrutiny from all sides intensifies. Will Shah book the part? Will he land it? The tension builds as each episode unfolds, keeping viewers engaged with the story's unfolding drama.
Bait is set to premiere on Prime Video on March 25, offering a fresh take on the intrigue surrounding one of cinema's most coveted roles - the role that has captivated audiences for decades and continues to draw in new talent.
A new Amazon Prime Video series is capitalizing on the ongoing James Bond casting frenzy, with Riz Ahmed starring in Bait - a story about an aspiring actor who lands himself at the forefront of speculation for the iconic role. The show takes place over four days, chronicling Shah Latif's journey as he auditions to become the next 007, making him a viral sensation among his family and friends.
As news of his audition spreads, reactions range from pride to confusion, with some even joking about Daniel Craig's passing ("Did Daniel Craig die?" asks Shah's father). Meanwhile, others begin calculating the payday that comes with landing such an influential role. With fans eagerly speculating over who will ultimately take on Bond after Daniel Craig's retirement, Riz Ahmed's portrayal of Shah Latif is sure to spark heated debates and discussions.
The series explores the whirlwind experience of being at the center of a high-profile casting announcement, where every opinion counts and scrutiny from all sides intensifies. Will Shah book the part? Will he land it? The tension builds as each episode unfolds, keeping viewers engaged with the story's unfolding drama.
Bait is set to premiere on Prime Video on March 25, offering a fresh take on the intrigue surrounding one of cinema's most coveted roles - the role that has captivated audiences for decades and continues to draw in new talent.
, can u imagine being famous like Shah Latif & everyone's speculating about ur future? 
the casting frenzy is crazy right now, it feels like Bond is a superpower or something 
and Riz Ahmed seems like he's totally down for the role, but who knows if he'll land it? 
March 25 can't come soon enough! 
. Can't wait to see how it all plays out on Prime Video! 
and btw what's with all these people speculating over his audition process? like, it's not that hard to figure out who gets the role 
i love how riz ahmed is playing a character who's just trying to make it big as an actor, but ends up getting caught up in all the bond drama lol his character sounds like such a relatable guy! and can you even imagine being in his shoes, auditions everywhere, people going crazy about it 
i'm defo gonna be watching this when it comes out on prime video.
. I love how the show explores the tension and scrutiny that comes with being in the spotlight – I've definitely been there myself when I was trying to make it big online 
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And can't wait to tune in on March 25 and get swept up in the whirlwind world of casting announcements! 
i mean weve all been there right? 
thinking our 15 mins of fame will come and wondering if its gonna be worth it... anyway cant wait to binge the whole thing on march 25!!! 
I mean, it's not like Shah Latif isn't cool and deserving of attention, but... what if he actually lands the role? 
Would be kinda weird to see him playing Bond after Daniel Craig, you know? 
, and now he's starring in a show about auditioning for Bond?! genius move amazon prime