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.