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Amazon-MGM released the first trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I?, a feature-length documentary that reunites Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G with real people on a comeback after 20 years, including scenes of him taking classes and a plotline about his girlfriend Julie being eight months pregnant; Cohen directs the film, which hits theaters on Oct. 23.
Amazon MGM has released the official trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I?, a mockumentary following Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G as he learns his girlfriend is eight months pregnant and heads to America to reclaim his glory, only to face rivals who threaten him and his child; filmed in secret like Borat and Brüno, the project marks Cohen’s directorial debut with Four by Two Films, with exec producers including Petr Jákl and Emily Kob. The film expands Cohen’s signature undercover comedy and hits theaters on Oct. 23, with Cohen also drawing recent attention for roles in Ironheart and other projects.
Amazon MGM Studios released the first trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I?, a new Ali G comedy featuring Sacha Baron Cohen in his iconic character. The film marks Cohen’s feature directorial debut and opens globally in theaters on Oct. 23, with plot details kept under wraps at release.
Sacha Baron Cohen is bringing back Ali G with a new film, Ali G: Who Iz I?, marking his directorial debut and likely leaning into the Borat-style satire; the announcement follows a Wimbledon incident featuring Ali G, and the piece ties the project to Cohen’s evolving career and the persona’s cultural reach, including mentions of Staines-upon-Thames and past Ali G appearances.
At Wimbledon, Sacha Baron Cohen arrived in full Ali G cosplay—white track jacket with 'Official Wimbledon Ganja Dealer' on the back and a chunky gold chain—spotted in Section 215 and sharing clips in character on Instagram; the look has sparked talk of a potential new Ali G movie, though a rep didn’t comment. The appearance complemented a star‑studded Wimbledon scene, with Kate Middleton among other attendees.
Sacha Baron Cohen has wrapped production on a new Ali G movie, filmed in secret to revive the fan-favorite character for a surprise big-screen return, continuing his pattern of discreet shoots for Borat-style releases.
Sacha Baron Cohen has completed a new Ali G movie, with filming wrapped in Oxfordshire and the United States; no title or release date has been announced, and the project faced delays tied to writers’ and actors’ strikes, marking another comeback for Ali G after Borat and prior appearances.
Sacha Baron Cohen is reportedly bringing back his controversial character Ali G for an upcoming stand-up tour. While there are no plans for a new movie with the character, Cohen recently performed as Ali G during a secret street gig in Australia. Ali G, known for his slang and street gang persona, first appeared on The 11 O'Clock Show and later had his own series called The Ali G Show. Despite being deemed racially offensive by some, Ali G remains one of Cohen's most famous characters alongside Borat, Brüno, and Admiral General Aladeen.
Sacha Baron Cohen is reportedly working on a stand-up tour featuring his iconic character Ali G. While a new movie is not in development due to strike rules, Baron Cohen recently performed as Ali G during a secret gig in Sydney. Ali G first appeared in 1998 and quickly became a breakout hit with his absurd interviews of public figures. Baron Cohen later developed the "Da Ali G Show" featuring Ali G, Borat, and Bruno, all of whom had their own spin-off movies. In 2020, Borat was resurrected for a second feature film.