Riz Ahmed: The Emmy-Nominated Actor On ‘Bait’, Bond Rumors & Opening For Wu-Tang Clan: “Nothing Carries The Cachet Of James Bond”

Riz Ahmed is used to taking chances. In 2012, he thought he was on the verge of a major breakthrough, having co-starred with James Gandolfini in the pilot for HBO’s The Night Of series, playing an ostensibly clean-cut college student accused of a brutal murder.

Riz Ahmed is known for his versatility in acting and music, being one of the first Muslim actors to receive an Emmy nomination for his role in 'The Night Of.'