Riz Ahmed & Guz Khan discuss BAIT: self-discovery, industry pressure & finding a support system @HollywoodFirstLookOfficial

Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Riz Ahmed & Guz Khan discuss BAIT: self-discovery, industry pressure & finding a support system

Hollywood First Look sat down with the cast and creator of BAIT. A struggling actor on the cusp of landing the role of a lifetime finds himself thrust into a full-blown existential crisis and conspiracy at the same time.

In these exclusive interviews, the cast shares (and more):

* The catharsis of developing Shah’s journey to self-discovery
* The value of having a good support system while navigating the entertainment industry

Interviews featured in this video:

Riz Ahmed
Guz Khan

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