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Riz Ahmed

Appearances: 2Shows: 1Latest: Sep 30, 2026

Latest appearance: Sep 30, 2026 on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon →

Riz Ahmed is an actor, rapper, and writer recognized for his work in film, television, and music. He is known for roles in projects such as "Nightcrawler," "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," and the series "The Night Of."

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2)
Oct 13, 2026RerunOriginally aired Sep 30, 2026
Riz Ahmed discusses his mother’s encounter with Tom Cruise and adapting to the prosthetics for Digger.
Riz Ahmed on His Mom's Unexpected Moment with Tom Cruise and Getting Used to Prosthetics for Digger
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Riz Ahmed on His Mom's Unexpected Moment with Tom Cruise and Getting Used to Prosthetics for Digger
Riz Ahmed discusses his mother’s unexpected moment with Tom Cruise and adapting to the prosthetics used for his role as Digger.
Apr 9, 2026RerunOriginally aired Mar 18, 2026
Riz Ahmed Was Praised by Tom Cruise After a Digger Screw Up, Petitions to Be the Next James Bond
Interview
Riz Ahmed Was Praised by Tom Cruise After a Digger Screw Up, Petitions to Be the Next James Bond
Riz Ahmed discusses Bait, a Prime Video comedy about an out-of-work actor auditioning to become James Bond, and explains the title’s meanings across London slang, the internet and several languages. He also recalls Tom Cruise encouraging him after a mistake on Digger and makes a playful case for becoming Bond himself.

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