Riz Ahmed has been feeling inspired.

Now, he says, Ive rediscovered my passion.

Between a Western jaunt, a comic-book blockbuster, and Shakespeare, the British-Pakistani actor is on a roll.

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I feel like things are about to get really interesting creatively, he teases.

What role is music playing for you in your career right now?

(Ahmed is also a member of hip-hop collective Swet Shop Boys as Riz MC.

I think its a win for all of us.

IsBlack Pantherjust a win for African-Americans?

And so for me,Crazy Rich Asiansis a win for all of us.

In terms of do I see there a being a Desi version ofCrazy Rich Asians?

Ah, cagey answer!