TCB Debriefing 8/10/23: Ali G Doing Stand-Up, Ben Roy, El Conde, I Used To Be Funny, Blooper Reels?
1. Apparently, Sacha Baron Cohen is not working on a new movie (because of, you know, the Strikes) and is, instead, working on a stand-up tour where his legendary character, Ali G, will make an appearance (Variety). Is the twist that he will be performing at whatever jail Trump might be going to?
2. Ben Roy‘s astounding and hilarious hour special, Hyena, is now streaming on YouTube here. If you need more convincing, read our thoughts here.
3. Pinochet reimagined as a vampire in what could be a period piece spin-off of What We Do In the Shadows set in Chile? Yes, very much, please. Get your first look at the latest from Pablo Larraín (No, Jackie) , El Conde, here. Due out on Netflix on Sept. 15th.
4. Rachel Sennott continues her well deserved ascent into comedy film stardom with the latest Sennott vehicle, I Used To Be Funny, directed by the amazing Ally Pankiw (director of what’s probably your favorite episode from the new season of Black Mirror) scoring a U.S. distribution deal at Utopia (THR).
5. Oh, so you’re resorting to blooper reels for promotional content now, AMPTP? Sounds pretty desperate to us.