Sacha Baron Cohen lined up for Quentin Tarantino’s West End playwriting debut
Summary
Sacha Baron Cohen is set to star in Quentin Tarantino’s first play, The Popinjay Cavalier, which will open in London’s West End in early 2027. The play is a comedy set in 1830s Europe, and Tarantino will also direct it.Key Facts
- The Popinjay Cavalier is Quentin Tarantino’s debut as a playwright and will be a theatrical comedy.
- The story is set in Europe during the 1830s.
- Sacha Baron Cohen will play the main character, described as swashbuckling, meaning adventurous and daring.
- The play is funded by Sonia Friedman Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
- Tarantino plans to move to England with his family to work on this project for 18 to 24 months.
- Sacha Baron Cohen is famous for TV and film characters like Ali G and Borat, but this will be a major stage role for him.
- Baron Cohen trained with teacher Philippe Gaulier, who influenced his comedy style.
- Both Baron Cohen’s upcoming Ali G film and the play casting have not been officially confirmed by their publicists yet.
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