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Sacha Baron Cohen Character Returns
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Amazon-MGM Studios released the first trailer for Sacha Baron Cohen's new film, "Ali G: Who Iz I?", marking the return of his iconic hip-hop journalist character in a documentary-style feature.
- The film follows Ali G as he navigates life after a 20-year hiatus, discovering his girlfriend is eight months pregnant and heading to America to reclaim his fame amid various challenges.
- The trailer features Cohen in character attending classes, walking streets, and appearing on shows, with a mix of action, drama, and current TikTok trends, and includes a pregnant girlfriend played by comedian Morgana Robinson.
- This project marks Sacha Baron Cohen’s directorial debut and promises a blend of real interactions with non-actors filmed over more than a year.
- "Ali G: Who Iz I?" is set for theatrical release on October 23, continuing the legacy of the Ali G character first introduced in 1998 and popularized through previous shows and films.
