Sacha Baron Cohen has finished filming a new film with Ali G
Fans of Ali G they have reason to rejoice. Sacha Baron Cohen has officially wrapped filming on a new feature film featuring his iconic comedy character, who will return to the big screen more than two decades after its premiere. „"Ali G Indahouse"“ in 2002.
As with the hits „Borat“ (2006) and „"Borat Subsequent Moviefilm"“ (2020), the production was filmed in complete secrecy, with no prior official announcements. Sacha Baron Cohen has already used a similar approach with the film „Bruno“ since 2009.
Ali G's character has become one of the British comedian's most recognizable characters. The character is a confident street "journalist" who interviews celebrities using hip-hop slang and off-the-cuff questions, often putting his interlocutors in awkward and comical situations. Among the people Ali G has interviewed over the years are Noam Chomsky, Andy Rooney and Newt Gingrich.
The character debuted on the British television show „"The 11 O'Clock Show"“, and later got his own show – „"The Ali G Show"“, which became an international hit at the turn of the century. Its popularity in the United States grew even more after the show began airing on HBO.
Details about the plot of the new film are not yet revealed. A representative for Sacha Baron Cohen declined to comment on the project, thus maintaining the mystery surrounding the production.
In addition to his comedic roles, Sacha Baron Cohen is also known for his dramatic roles. He received an Academy Award nomination for his performance as Abby Hoffman in The Trial of the Chicago 7. His other film appearances include „Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street“, „The dictator“, „Hugo's invention“, „Alice Through the Looking Glass“, „Les Miserables“ and the series „"Madagascar"“, in which he voices one of the main characters.
In recent months, the actor has also appeared in several successful productions. The film „Ladies First“ topped the global ranking on the Netflix movie platform shortly after its premiere, and „Balls Up“ became the most-watched title on Prime Video upon its debut.
On the small screen, Sacha Baron Cohen partners with Kevin Klein and Cate Blanchett in the series „"Disclaimer"“, directed by Alfonso Cuaron for Apple TV+. He is also the creator of the satirical show „"Who Is America?"“, which earned him Emmy Award nominations. He was also nominated for an Emmy and „"The Ali G Show"“, as well as two Oscars for the screenplays of both films „"Borat"“.
Sacha Baron Cohen has won three awards so far. „"Golden Globe"“, including two awards for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for both films „"Borat"“, as well as the award for best comedy or musical film for „"Borat Subsequent Moviefilm"“.
The news that the filming of the new film with Ali G has already been completed was first reported by the publication The Insider.
