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Baron Cohen 'to star in Spielberg film'

Ali G creator Sacha Baron Cohen is to take several roles in a new Steven Spielberg film, according to Press reports today.

He will play the part of several idiots in the film Dinner For Schmucks, about a man who invites the most stupid people he can find to supper, simply to mock them.

The film is a remake of the French classic Le Diner De Cons. Coincidentally, the same story is coming to the West End next month as See U Next Tuesday, starring Nigel Havers and Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon.

Baron Cohen was signed up to the movie when Spielberg was in London this week, according to The Sun.

An unnamed insider told the paper: "Spielberg wants the movie to be a huge comedy like There's Something About Mary.

"He decided to sign up Ali G after watching him play characters like Borat and Bruno on his TV show."

Published: 8 Aug 2003

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