The Next James Bond Is Hiding in Plain Sight on Prime Video
Prime Video’s *Bait*, starring Riz Ahmed as an actor auditioning to play James Bond, has drawn acclaim and earned Ahmed a Primetime Emmy nomination. The series explores the pressure of pursuing the role and the public reaction around the Bond search.
The article recommends three Prime Video shows to watch: *Deadloch* season two, *Bait* and *The Rainmaker*. *Deadloch* returned in March to a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, while *The Rainmaker* follows young lawyer Rudy Baylor in a legal battle over a wrongful death case.
In short
- Riz Ahmed’s *Bait* turns a Bond audition into an existential crisis.
- Ahmed received a Primetime Emmy nomination for the series.
- The article also recommends *Deadloch* and *The Rainmaker*.
Explained simply
James Bond is a fictional British secret agent who has appeared in novels and films for decades. The role is played by a different actor from time to time, making each change a closely watched event for fans and the film industry.
Riz Ahmed is an actor who stars in Bait, a Prime Video comedy series about an actor auditioning to play Bond. The series explores the pressures of pursuing the part and the attention surrounding the search; Ahmed has received a Primetime Emmy nomination for his performance.