Sacha Baron Cohen says ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ is his last in this style of comedy, calling them too risky
Sacha Baron Cohen says Ali G: Who Iz I? will be his final film in the risky, character-driven comedy style that made him famous. He says he made it because he is worried about conspiracy theories, falsehoods and political extremism, and sees comedy as a way to comment on these issues and help people cope.
Cohen described the films as demanding and potentially dangerous to make, despite efforts to protect the cast and crew. The latest film’s final scene was an eight-hour continuous shot across 12 locations, involving stunts and effects; several people were hospitalised with dehydration. Cohen says he will avoid scenes where he believes he could die, though he accepted serious risks at a gun rights rally while making Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.
In short
- Ali G: Who Iz I? is Cohen’s last film in this comedy style.
- He says the films address extremism, conspiracy theories and misinformation.
- Several people were hospitalised with dehydration during filming.
Explained simply
Sacha Baron Cohen is a British comedian and actor known for creating comic characters who interact with people in real situations. Ali G is one of those characters: a swaggering, self-appointed voice of young people whose interviews and public appearances use satire to expose assumptions and attitudes.
Cohen’s films often rely on people responding to his character without knowing the full comic set-up, which can make filming unpredictable. He says the format has become physically demanding and risky for the cast and crew, and that he wants to address conspiracy theories, false claims and political extremism through comedy.
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