I think that with piracy and tighter funds being around, people are realising that the game to play is to try and win people's respect with bold film making and then win a special place in people's collections, rather than just having the biggest opening weekends. Riz Ahmed bigboldcollection share on social
Reshoots are par for the course on any film. For me, I kind of love it because, as an actor, you always feel that there was a way you could have done it differently. Being able to go back and do some stuff again is always a blessing in my eyes. Riz Ahmed actorbackbless share on social
The reality of Britain is vibrant multiculturalism, but the myth we export is an all-white world of lords and ladies. Conversely, American society is pretty segregated, but the myth it exports is of a racial melting-pot, everyone solving crimes and fighting aliens side by side. Riz Ahmed alienamericanbritain share on social
I'm not in a 'starry' position to be able to pick and choose, but I am interested in telling stories of substance with great directors - that's my only guiding principle. Riz Ahmed choosedirectorgreat Change image and share on social
The fact is, I've been releasing records longer than I've been releasing films, or at least exactly as long. Riz Ahmed factfilmhave Change image and share on social
What's interesting about the U.K. is that it celebrates an alternative voice. It's up for telling new stories. Riz Ahmed alternativecelebrateinterest Change image and share on social
I go to a lot of stand-up comedy. I find more inspiration from observational stuff than from rap. Riz Ahmed comedyfindinspiration Change image and share on social
Bandwagons roll through our lives. It's up to you whether you jump on them unquestioningly or jump on them to overturn them and subvert them. Riz Ahmed bandwagonjumplive Change image and share on social
The music I make and the process of acting, for me, are both about trying to understand people and get inside what makes us tick. That's the main thing that excites me. Our sense of who we really are and what drives us. Riz Ahmed actdriveexcite share on social
The 'Bourne' films totally reimagined and elevated the action genre. Riz Ahmed actionbourneelevate Change image and share on social
