Shah Latif

My guest today, Riz Ahmed, created, wrote, and produced the series.

He also stars as the lead character, Shah Latif.

Now he's been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for the role.

I spoke with him earlier this year when the series was released.

"Bait" opens with Shah in a tuxedo doing a James Bond screen test.

He's debonair, commanding, in control, James Bond personified.

And then he forgets his lines.

Riz Ahmed, welcome back to Fresh Air.