13's lucky for Cohen
Ali G star lined up for Ocean's sequel
Sacha Baron Cohen is being lined up to star in the next Ocean’s Eleven sequel.
George Clooney is apparently such a big fan of his work as Ali G, that he has written a role specially for him in Ocean's Thirteen.
Clooney said: ‘I think he's a great actor and I've written a role exclusively for him.
‘I know he's a fan of my work and we're hooking up together soon. He will be an oddball character.’
Cohen’s Hollywood career started when he provided the voice of lemur Julien in the animated film Madagascar.
He has just finished filming on the Will Ferrell movie Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and is also working on a movie revolving around his character Borat.
Ocean's Thirteen will begin shooting in July in California. Barry Manilow and Celine Dion have also been approached to appear.
Published: 18 Apr 2006
