Riz Ahmed’s ambitious Bond satire has a licence to thrill
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-03-25 15:04 UTC+10:00
Section: Culture / TV & radio
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous
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When we first meet Shah Latif (Riz Ahmed), he’s performing. The British actor is giving suave menace as he auditions for the golden chalice of franchise roles: James Bond. The tuxedo fits but when Shah messes up, his 007 moment is gone. That just means Shah, who is growing desperate, can deliver another performance: successful actor.
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