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Alejandro G. Iñárritu's satirical drama 'Digger,' starring Tom Cruise as a grotesque oil tycoon, opens in theaters on October 2. The film, which underwent a decade-long development and a $125 million budget, faces sharply divided critical reception. While Cruise's physical transformation and commitment are widely praised, critics are split on whether the movie is a visionary masterpiece or an unfunny, pretentious misfire.
The Hollywood Reporter’s Comedy Actor Emmy Roundtable brings together Harrison Ford, Glen Powell, Owen Wilson, Zach Braff, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Riz Ahmed to swap candid anecdotes about fame, fan encounters, auditions, and the pressures of being constantly watched. They compare the liberating early “crazy idea” phase with the fear of public scrutiny, discuss the tension between caring deeply and letting go, and share how anonymity, memes, and fan interactions shape their lives. The chat? discipline, moments of joy on set, the dream of life beyond Hollywood (farm life, future projects), and reflections on what makes the craft feel alive, from Turtle Tank Cannes reveries to the ongoing challenge of sustaining a career without losing the spark.”,
Vulture’s Roxana Hadadi reviews Bait, a six-episode Prime Video miniseries created by and starring Riz Ahmed, as a bold, genre-blending exploration of representation and the Bond question. Part satire, part thriller and part family drama, the show uses Ahmed’s persona to interrogate Hollywood’s casting and industry incentives, delivering sharp commentary while occasionally overindulging in meta moments (like a pig-voiced cameo). Overall, it’s a provocative, ambitious experiment that foregrounds Ahmed’s ongoing quest to redefine top-tier roles for actors of color.
Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan were announced as the first three hosts of the UK edition of Saturday Night Live. Fey will host the March 21 episode with Wet Leg as the musical guest, Dornan will host the following week with Wolf Alice, and Ahmed will host the third show with Kasabian. The six‑part live series will air Saturdays from London on Sky, following a familiar SNL format with monologues, sketches and Weekend Update, supported by an inaugural UK cast and writers.
Tina Fey will host the inaugural Saturday Night Live U.K. from London with Wet Leg as the first musical guest; Jamie Dornan follows on March 28 with Wolf Alice, and Riz Ahmed closes the trio on April 4 with Kasabian. Each 75‑minute live episode airs at 10 p.m. local time in the U.K. and will stream on Peacock the day after the Sky One/Now air, preserving a U.S.-style format that includes monologue, sketches, a live musical act and Weekend Update, with Lorne Michaels and Seth Meyers in London to prep.
Relay is a mechanically crafted thriller by David Mackenzie starring Riz Ahmed as a broker protecting clients with incriminating evidence, but it lacks emotional depth and character development, ultimately delivering a shallow, plot-driven experience that fails to fully engage or provide meaningful social insight.
Pink denies flying Israeli flags on her tour, clarifying that the flags she uses are Poi flags from New Zealand. Riz Ahmed calls for an end to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza and denounces the actions of Hamas. The Academy Museum Gala and the red carpet premiere for the film "Priscilla" have been canceled out of respect for the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conflict has caused reverberations in Hollywood, with celebrities like Meryl Streep and Oprah Winfrey set to be honored at the gala.
Actor Riz Ahmed has called for an end to the "morally indefensible war crimes" committed by Israel, including the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza's civilians. Ahmed emphasized the need to recognize the suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians, but urged urgent action to avert the loss of innocent lives in Gaza. The recent escalation of violence has resulted in a high death toll, with over 2,300 Palestinians killed and at least 1 million displaced. Ahmed's plea highlights the humanitarian crisis and calls for an end to the denial of basic necessities and forced displacement of people.
Riz Ahmed has made a plea on social media for an end to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza's civilians amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Ahmed emphasized the need to recognize the suffering of the people of Gaza and called for urgent action to avert the loss of innocent lives. The war has resulted in a high death toll, displacement of residents, and fears of a humanitarian crisis. Hollywood celebrities have shown support for Israel, with over 700 entertainment industry figures signing an open letter condemning Hamas and demanding the return of hostages held in Gaza.
Riz Ahmed and Molly Gordon will not be attending the Locarno Film Festival due to the ongoing actors strike. Ahmed's world premiere of "Dammi" will still take place as planned, while Gordon will not be present for the screening of "Theater Camp." Stellan Skarsgård will also forgo an award in solidarity with the strike. The festival expressed support for the strike and acknowledged the challenges faced by individuals in the film industry. Locarno is the first major European film festival to be affected by the strike.