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Ali G Takes Over London Streets!
12 Oct
Summary
- Sacha Baron Cohen led 300 Ali G lookalikes through London.
- The event promoted the upcoming movie 'Ali G: Who Iz I?'.
- Festivities included double-decker buses and a boat party.
Sacha Baron Cohen recently orchestrated a large-scale event in London, bringing his iconic character Ali G back to life. On Sunday, Cohen, alongside approximately 300 fans dressed as Ali G, paraded through the city. The group, sporting characteristic yellow hoodies and pants, traveled on double-decker buses and enjoyed a boat party on the Thames.
The festivities were timed to generate buzz for the upcoming comedy film, 'Ali G: Who Iz I?'. This marks Cohen's directorial feature debut, with Amazon MGM Studios set to release the movie in theaters for one week starting October 23rd. This limited theatrical run is intended to create a special, urgent viewing experience before its release on Prime Video.
The event concluded at Cineworld Leicester Square with an Ali G Lookalike Competition, where Cohen awarded a winner. The character's official Instagram account shared videos of the tour, including fans reciting Ali G catchphrases. The film 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' follows the titular character as he prepares for fatherhood.
