Riz Ahmed

Jul 30, 2026 · 25m

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About this episode

Riz Ahmed joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his Emmy-nominated performance in "Bait," the Prime Video mini-series he created and stars in. The actor also gets candid about why performers need to stay vulnerable, what it actually feels like to see your name linked to a role like James Bond, trying to add personal touches to blockbusters like "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and "Venom," and much more. ... Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how…