 Ali G is making a comeback – booyakasha, 'iiiiiiight! Sacha Baron Cohen's controversial character, who made waves in the 1990s with his outrageous interviews with the likes of David and Victoria Beckham is returning as the comedian lines up a very special project. It's said he has been working on a new stand up tour and he plans to resurrect Ali G as part of the live shows. However, a source has denied any suggestion a new movie was in development, with Sacha sticking to the rules amid ongoing writers and actors strikes in Hollywood. The insider told Variety: 'As a SAG and WGA member he is supporting the ongoing strike alongside his fellow writers and actors.' Big up, respek! Ali G's interview with David and Victoria Beckham is the stuff of TV legend (Picture: Comic Relief/Comic Relief via Getty Images) The controversial character knows how to get a reaction (Picture: John Rogers/Getty Images) Fans are excited by the report, with plenty of people excited to see the revival on stage. 'Badman tings innit,' quipped one fan, while another added: 'The king of trolling, comedy is back.' A third person simply wrote: 'The return of the king.' Da Ali G Show also introduced characters like Borat (Picture: James Devaney/WireImage) Sacha Baron Cohen is a man of many talents (Picture: Rick Rycroft-Pool/Getty Images) Two years ago, he brought back the alter ego for a secret show at The Comedy Store in Sydney, Australia, and explained he was intrigued to see how the character himself would adjust to a live crowd. 'I just wanted to get on stage and muck around and see what Ali G would be like with a crowd,' he explained at the time. 'It was really good fun.' It's nicely timed as Ali G celebrates his 25th anniversary this year, having first appeared on Channel 4 sketch series The 11 O'Clock Show in 1998. He gained a fanbase with his wild interviews with public figures – which often included politicians and judges){kind=link}
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Ali G is making a comeback – booyakasha, ‘iiiiiiight!
Sacha Baron Cohen’s controversial character, who made waves in the 1990s with his outrageous interviews with the likes of David and Victoria Beckham is returning as the comedian lines up a very special project.
It’s said he has been working on a new stand up tour and he plans to resurrect Ali G as part of the live shows.
However, a source has denied any suggestion a new movie was in development, with Sacha sticking to the rules amid ongoing writers and actors strikes in Hollywood.