Sacha Baron-Cohen says Perth lockdown inspired Ali G film
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 04:49 · Archive
Sacha Baron-Cohen says his new film Ali G: Who Iz I? was inspired by a 2021 COVID lockdown stay in Perth, Western Australia.
Sacha Baron-Cohen's new film Ali G: Who Iz I? was inspired by his 2021 COVID lockdown stay in Perth, Western Australia. The mockumentary follows the character Ali G as he attempts to relaunch his showbiz career.
Barron-Cohen told the Hollywood Reporter that the idea for the film emerged after he applied to enter Western Australia during the pandemic, citing his ex-partner Isla Fisher's connection to Perth. To gain entry, he claimed he would conduct a stand-up tour that would create 300 jobs and bring tens of millions of dollars into the state. Western Australian Police accepted his application and he spent 14 days in lockdown.
However, Baron-Cohen had never intended to actually tour. After his lockdown period ended, a police inspector arrived to discuss arrangements for the promised stand-up tour. Faced with this commitment, the 55-year-old actor used his connections with local comedy figures including Rove McManus to organise a secret stand-up performance in Perth to fulfil his obligation.
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- Sacha Baron-Cohen reveals how spending COVID lockdown in Perth inspired new film Ali G: Who Iz I?Global superstar Sacha Baron-Cohen has revealed the unlikely WA connection behind Ali G’s long-awaited comeback.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 04:10
- Sacha Baron-Cohen reveals how spending COVID lockdown in Perth inspired new film Ali G: Who Iz I?Global superstar Sacha Baron-Cohen has revealed the unlikely WA connection behind Ali G’s long-awaited comeback.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 04:10
In this story: Sacha Baron-Cohen · Isla Fisher · Rove McManus · Perth · Western Australia
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