He went on to play Carlton Drake in the superhero film Venom (2018) and a drummer who loses his hearing in the drama film Sound of Metal (2019). The latter earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Sep 25, 2018 · Ahead of the release of 'Venom,' a Marvel comic adaption in which he plays a billionaire industrialist, we spoke to Riz Ahmed about typecasting, diversity, and the dangers of call-out culture.

Oct 5, 2018 · Venom: Directed by Ruben Fleischer. With Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Scott Haze. A failed reporter is bonded to an alien entity, one of many symbiotes who have invaded Earth.

Sep 24, 2018 · Riz Ahmed spills the beans on his villainous role in the Venom movie... “It’s really interesting working with someone who’s got an alien up their arse,” Riz Ahmed recalls, chatting to Den Of Geek...

Riz Ahmed (born 1 December 1982), also known by his stage name Riz MC and birth name Rizwan Ahmed, is a British Pakistani actor, rapper, and activist. As an actor, he has won one Emmy Award, out of two Emmy nominations, and was also nominated for a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award, and three British Independent Film Awards.

Riz Ahmed talks about the political relevance of “Venom,” the value of representation in and outside of Hollywood and the inspiration behind his song “Mogamb...

Oct 20, 2021 · Speaking to Variety for a new cover story, the “Sound of Metal” Oscar nominee said starring in the 2018 tentpole “Venom” made him realize he didn’t have the skills necessary to pull off ...

Oct 20, 2021 · Speaking to Variety for a new cover story, the “Sound of Metal” Oscar nominee said starring in the 2018 tentpole “Venom” made him realize he didn’t have the skills necessary to pull off ...

Oct 4, 2018 · In Venom, Riz Ahmed plays the character of Carlton Drake who eventually becomes the symbiote villain Riot (not a spoiler, because it is in the trailer). In the Marvel comic, Drake is...

Oct 3, 2018 · We interview Venom stars Tom Hardy and Riz Ahmed about their approach to playing their characters and what drew them to the comic book film.