Sacha Baron Cohen is back in his element, revving up the engines on a new adventure as the one and only Ali G. The lovable, irrepressible creation from Staines has been quietly cooking up a storm behind closed doors, and word on the street suggests that a brand-new film featuring the iconic character has wrapped production – yes, you read that right, Ali G is back. It's been 19 years since we last saw Ali G swagger onto the big screen in 'Ali G Indahouse', leaving behind a trail of hilarious mayhem and cultural commentary. With a title and release date yet to be confirmed, die-hard fans are already getting their shellsuits at the ready.
Behind-the-scenes reports indicate that filming for this latest instalment has been a globe-trotting affair, with Baron Cohen heading to Oxfordshire's picturesque countryside – where he was spotted in character last summer – and across the pond to the United States. But don't expect the usual A-list chatter from his representatives; they're keeping tight-lipped about the whole shebang, much like the tongue-in-cheek secrecy surrounding 'Borat' and 'Brüno'.
The whispers of Ali G's return first started circulating in 2023, but it seems a series of high-profile writers' and actors' strikes had temporarily grounded production. Still, this hasn't deterred the irrepressible creator from reviving one of his most beloved characters – and for good reason. Remember when Ali G burst onto our screens on 'The 11 O'Clock Show' way back in 1998? That was just the beginning of a comedy phenomenon that would go on to conquer TV and film, securing its own series in the early 2000s.
It's no secret that Baron Cohen has had a few parting words with his old mates Ali G and Borat over the years – both declared retired in 2007, only to be seen at events like the 2012 British Comedy Awards and the 2016 Oscars. And who can forget 'Ali G: Rezurection' on the telly? But now it seems those characters are back, hungrier than ever for mischief and mayhem.
So, what's in store for this new instalment? Expect more of the same – or rather, more of the same with a healthy dose of 2023 thrown into the mix. Unassuming public figures and pundits will once again find themselves in Ali G's firing line, subjected to his trademark brand of wacky interviews that leave you laughing out loud and, occasionally, squirming in your seat.
Baron Cohen has always been a master of his craft, with credits like 'The Trial of the Chicago 7', for which he snagged an Oscar nod, 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street', and 'Les Misérables' to name just a few. And let's not forget his groundbreaking TV work – 'The Spy' and 'Who Is America?' are just two examples of his bold take on the world.
This latest chapter in Ali G's life is going to be huge, we can guarantee it. Fans who grew up with the character will no doubt be reliving their own youth, reminiscing about those shell-suited days when laughter was a potent social commentary tool – and not just a bunch of people having a good time. So get ready for some serious Ali G nostalgia, UK!