Riz Ahmed – Bodhi Rook of last years blockbuster Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has been chosen as one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential figures in the world, an honour he clearly deserves.
Ahmed’s tribute is written by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The actor and musician contributed a rap to the Hamilton Mixtape and Miranda explains why he is a named as a pioneer.
“Riz Ahmed has been quietly pursuing every passion and opportunity for many years as an actor (The Road to Guantanamo, Four Lions, Nightcrawler), rapper (Post 9/11 Blues, Englistan) and activist (raising funds for Syrian refugee children, advocating representation at the House of Commons).
“To know him is to be inspired, engaged and ready to create alongside him. The year 2016 was when all the seeds he planted bore glorious fruit, and here’s the best part: he’s just getting started.”
Riz tweeted his thanks to Time and Lin-Manuel for his “love” and “support”, which he said he hopes to earn.
