Riz Ahmed on rap, racism and standing up to Hollywood
14 mins | Dec 19, 2021
"You've got to try and worry about something bigger than yourself." Riz Ahmed has never been afraid of a challenge. He famously learned drumming and sign language for his Oscar-nominated role in Sound of Metal. But his most fearless performance? Taking on Hollywood. Tim Lewis interviews the award-winning actor. They discuss how Idris Elba changed his career, his disruptive streak and why the pandemic caused significant changes in his professional and personal life.
From The Guardian