‘Bait TV Show Team Tackles James Bond-style Plot and Inner Struggles’

The creators of Amazon Prime Video’s series “Bait” recently gathered at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles for a panel discussion about the show. The limited series follows a British-Pakistani actor auditioning for the role of James Bond and dealing with backlash from both the public and his family.

During the discussion, lead actor Riz Ahmed, co-showrunner Ben Carlin, producer Allie Moore, director Bassam Tariq, and music supervisor Kira Elwis shared insights about the making of the series. The conversation was moderated by film director Daniel Kwan.

Riz Ahmed shared that the initial idea for the show did not revolve around James Bond. However, the concept came to him after his roles in “Rogue One” and “The Night Of.” He expressed feeling a disconnect between how people saw him and his daily life, highlighting the disparity between perception and reality uniquely felt by many individuals.

The discussion offered a fascinating look into the creative process behind “Bait” and how it explores themes of identity, perception, and the challenges faced by individuals living at the intersection of different cultures.