When a struggling actor lands an audition to play James Bond, his life begins to spiral. That’s the premise at the heart of Bait, a fresh comedy created by and starring Riz Ahmed.
Available on Prime Video, the show is wildly entertaining and unafraid to experiment with its format, which makes it come across as a breath of fresh air. It’s also a quick watch, so many fans are wondering whether more episodes are on the way. Here’s what we know so far.
Bait Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, there’s no official news available about a potential Bait season 2. The ending is thematically satisfying, so the comedy works well as a limited series.
That said, we’re sure the story could be expanded in interesting ways down the line. For now, all we can do is wait and see.
Bait Cast
- Riz Ahmed as Shah Latif
- Guz Khan as Zulfi
- Aasiya Shah as Q
- Sheeba Chaddha as Tahira
- Sajid Hasan as Parvez
- Ritu Arya as Yasmin
- Weruche Opia as Felicia
- Maxine Peake as Helen
What Is Bait About?
In Bait, Ahmed plays Shah Latif, a struggling British Pakistani actor in London. His career is going nowhere, until he lands an audition for the role of James Bond. When a rumour leaks that he might actually be in the running to play the part, his life explodes overnight.
We then follow him over the course of a few days, as his existence becomes chaos. The media attention, public scrutiny, family pressure, and his own deep insecurities get to him. Bait blends satire and surrealism to tell a story about identity and fame. The result is an engaging series that never feels boring.
Ahmed wrote the show drawing from his personal experiences. “A good example is when it was announced that I was in Star Wars. A lot of people were congratulating me, but the exact same week, I was banned from Tesco’s for suspected shoplifting because I forgot to scan some birthday candles,” he told Esquire.
While Bait season 2 isn’t a sure thing yet, the comedy is drawing critical acclaim, currently boasting a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Hopefully, good word-of-mouth will translate to strong viewership, and we might get a sequel somewhere down the line.
Are There Other Shows Like Bait?
If you liked Bait, you might also enjoy We Are Lady Parts, The Comeback, Ramy, The Studio, and Episodes.
Alternatively, check out some of the other series trending on Prime Video. Like Young Sherlock, Fallout, Cross, 56 Days, and Steal.
