Sacha Baron Cohen says Ali G film will be his last in this style

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Sacha Baron Cohen says his new film Ali G: Who Iz I? will be his last in over-the-top character comedy.

Sacha Baron Cohen has confirmed that his new film Ali G: Who Iz I? will be his last in the over-the-top, character-driven comedy style that established his career. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the 55-year-old actor said he wants to pursue projects that challenge him differently and will not make Borat 3.

Cohen explained that he decided to make this film because he is 'terrified of where our society is headed'. He said his comedy allows him to 'show the extremism on both sides of the political spectrum and the danger of virtuous violence'. He described these films as 'the hardest movies to make' and said making people laugh through them serves as therapy, particularly given concerns about conspiracies, misinformation spread on social media, and artificial intelligence threatening shared facts and democracy.

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• Sacha Baron Cohen says 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' is his last in this style of comedy, calling them too riskySacha Baron Cohen reveals why "Ali G: Who Iz I?" will be his last over-the-top comedy, citing dangerous stunts and severe dehydration on set.Fox News · 25 Oct, 01:39

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