Ali G movie subject claims he knew about Sacha Baron Cohen trick

Joshua Loudermilk, an actor featured in the new Sacha Baron Cohen film Ali G: Who Iz I?, has stated that he was aware of the prank during production but did not inform the filmmakers. According to the Guardian, the 54-year-old aspiring actor from North Carolina claimed that he recognized Baron Cohen early during filming. Loudermilk stated that he continued pretending to be a hard-right political supporter during the shoot despite knowing the premise. [1][2]

The release comes as political figures involved in the film prepare legal responses. According to AOL.co.uk, an embarrassed Republican leader is planning to sue Baron Cohen, calling him a liar and a pervert. As FTMQ Film & TV reported earlier, El Paso County Republican Party chair Michael Aboud announced plans to sue over his appearance in the project, which opened in theaters on October 23, 2026. [3][9][10]

Baron Cohen has indicated that Ali G: Who Iz I? will be his final project in this specific style of comedy. Reports from WWBL and SuaraGarut.ID state that the performer called these undercover projects too risky to continue. The English actor, filmmaker, and comedian is known for creating and portraying satirical characters, including Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard, and Admiral General Haffaz Aladeen. [4][5][6]

The feature is backed by distribution partners Amazon MGM Studios, who scheduled a one-week theatrical window prior to a digital streaming release on Amazon Prime Video on October 30, 2026. As FTMQ Film & TV reported earlier, the project faced online boycott calls prior to release, though Anti-Defamation League chief executive officer Jonathan Greenblatt defended Baron Cohen against the campaign. [9][10]