Riz Ahmed on "Bait," Creative Risk & Building Our Own Tables | SXSW 2026 x The Muslim House®

2026
Written By MPAC

"Being Muslim in the West is like being in a spy thriller."

Academy Award and Emmy winner Riz Ahmed joins Maurine Knighton (Doris Duke Foundation) for an exclusive fireside chat at SXSW 2026, hosted by the MPAC Hollywood Bureau at the Impact Lounge. In this deep dive, Riz discusses his upcoming Amazon Prime comedy series Bait, the "messy" reality of creative collaboration, and the vital importance of self-love over seeking validation.

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