Key takeaways
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Baitstars Riz Ahmed as a struggling actor whose world implodes after his James Bond audition.
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All six episodes premiere globally on Prime Video on March 25, 2026.
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Ahmed also serves as showrunner on the comedy series, alongside Ben Karlin.
Prime Video has revealed the trailer for Bait, the highly anticipated Prime Original comedy series created by and starring Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Riz Ahmed.
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When struggling actor Shah Latif gets the audition of a lifetime to play James Bond, he thinks it's his last chance to make it big. Instead, it kicks off four wild days that spiral completely out of control.
Watch a special preview clip below:
What is 'Bait' about?
Bait stars Ahmed as Shah Latif, a struggling actor whose last chance to make it big comes in the form of an audition of a lifetime-James Bond.
The series follows him over the course of four wild days as his life spirals out of control and his family, ex-lover, and the entire world weigh in on whether he is the right man for the job.
Who is in the 'Bait' cast?
Bait stars a talented ensemble cast including:
Who created 'Bait'?
Baitis executive produced by Ahmed and Allie Moore for Left Handed Films, alongside Jake Fuller on behalf of Jax Media.
Ben Karlin (The Daily Show) executive produces and serves as showrunner alongside Ahmed, who also serves as a writer.
The series is produced by Jax Media and Amazon MGM Studios.
What is the release date for 'Bait'?
All six episodes ofBaitwill be available to stream on Prime Video on March 25, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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