Sacha Baron Cohen revealed why he decided to return for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. The project seemed to come out of nowhere just days before the United States’ last presidential election. The comedian sat down with CBS This Morning to speak about the decision to release the movie at that time. Cohen is no stranger to having a political edge to all of his comedy. Borat is a sterling example of that approach, and the second movie goes even further than its predecessor in the quest to get some laughs. Sometimes, there are some lines crossed, but the comedian and his team are fully aware that the audience doesn’t approve of these extreme moments. Cohen wanted to make it abundantly clear that he knows there is a measure of danger to each one of the bits where he dresses up as a zany character and fools some people. But, he feels being in harm’s way was necessary this time.
British actor, writer & producer @SachaBaronCohen is in two of the most critically-acclaimed films of the past year: a surprise #Borat sequel & Aaron Sorkin’s @trialofchicago7.
He spoke exclusively with @AnthonyMasonCBS about why he was so driven to make both films. pic.twitter.com/3T1VOrm9DW
