Sacha Baron Cohen to Star in Quentin Tarantino's First Stage Play
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Sacha Baron Cohen is set to make his stage debut in Quentin Tarantino’s first-ever stage production, "The Popinjay Cavalier," opening in London’s West End in spring 2027.
- Baron Cohen will star as the title character in this swashbuckling comedy set in 1830s Europe, produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
- The play is described as a rambunctious comedy of deception and disguise, inspired by grand swashbuckling epics of stage and screen, though specific plot details remain undisclosed.
- This stage role precedes Baron Cohen’s return as Ali G in the upcoming Amazon MGM film “Ali G Who Iz I?,” releasing globally in October.
- Baron Cohen’s recent successes include the Netflix hit “Ladies First” and the Prime Video film “Balls Up,” and he is a multi-award-winning actor and writer with BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Oscar nominations and wins.
