Booyakasha! Sacha Baron Cohen has completed a new Ali G movie
Sacha Baron Cohen has wrapped filming on a secret new movie reviving his iconic comedy character, Ali G.
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Sacha Baron Cohen has completed production on a new film featuring the character Ali G. Reports indicate the project is a secret sequel designed to bring the comedy persona back to the screen.
Coverage from Variety, The Guardian, MovieWeb, Empire Online, and A.V. Club emphasizes that filming has concluded.
The reports highlight the return of the character, describing him as both "iconic" and "beloved." Further details regarding the plot or release date are not yet specified in the current coverage, as the project remains a secret movie.
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Quick answers
Who is returning as Ali G?
Sacha Baron Cohen is returning to play the character.
What is the status of the film's production?
According to Variety and The Guardian, filming has been wrapped.
Is this a new story or a sequel?
MovieWeb reports that the project is a new secret sequel.
Coverage (5)
- Sacha Baron Cohen is dusting off Ali G for a new movie A.V. Club · 2h ago
- Ali G Returns: Sacha Baron Cohen Wraps Filming Secret Movie Reviving Beloved Character Variety · 2h ago
- Sacha Baron Cohen Reportedly Returning as Iconic Comedy Character in New Secret Sequel MovieWeb · 2h ago
- Ali G is officially coming back empireonline.com · 2h ago
- Booyakasha! Sacha Baron Cohen has completed a new Ali G movie The Guardian · 2h ago
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