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Last month, British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen made a surprise announcement: he had secretly completed filming on "Ali G: Who Iz I?", the official sequel to his early career breakout film, "Ali G Indahouse". Today, Baron Cohen quickly followed up by releasing the first trailer and a teaser poster (pictured below).
This film marks Baron Cohen's directorial debut, where he also serves as writer and star. Unlike the first installment, which followed a traditional narrative, this sequel adopts a mockumentary style, more akin to the spin-off television series "Da Ali G Show". Audiences can expect extensive improvised segments featuring interactions with unsuspecting members of the public, similar to Baron Cohen's acclaimed "Borat" series.
※ Watch the first trailer via the link below ▼
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The official synopsis reveals that after two decades of "chillin', tokin' and bonin'", the once-popular rapper and talk show host Ali G is shocked to discover his long-term girlfriend, Julie, is eight months pregnant. Faced with impending fatherhood, he decisively heads to America, aiming to revive his former entertainment career. However, he soon encounters adversaries who ultimately threaten his and his unborn child's survival. The film is scheduled for a North American release on October 23.