Bait

Plot

Shah Latif is a struggling actor on the cusp of landing the role of a lifetime, only to find himself thrust into a full blown existential crisis and trippy conspiracy thriller all at the same time.

About Bait

Bait is a 2026 comedy-drama television series created by Riz Ahmed. It was developed at Jax Media in association with Left Handed Films for Amazon MGM Studios. The series stars Ahmed, Guz Khan, Ritu Arya, and Sheeba Chaddha. It had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, and was released on 25 March 2026 on Amazon Prime Video. The drama follows a British Pakistani actor as he auditions for the role of James Bond amid public backlash and family relationships. The series has been described as blend of industry satire, dark comedy, semi-autobiography, and family psychodrama. It received critical acclaim from critics, with praise for the performances and writing.

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