Sacha Baron Cohen is known for his controversial comedy and satire, possibly marked best by his 2006 film Borat, in which he explores a foreign journalist’s journey through the United States as he attempts to learn different facets of American culture. Cohen is also known for his 2009 film Bruno, and his work as a British comedian on the Da Ali G Show, from which many of his film characters emanated.
The Brothers Grimsby is Cohen’s newest film, and though it doesn’t fall in line with his past “mockumentary” work, it is just as controversial–so much so, reports suggest that Sony studio executive are doing their best not to throw their support behind it. In the film, which hits theaters next week, Trump apparently contracts HIV somehow, which will likely definitely piss off the Republican Presidential candidate, and his scores of supporters. Understandably, Sony doesn’t want to appear to be promoting slander of any presidential candidate at such a pivotal time in the race, and The Huffington Post says an anonymous source familiar with the situation said Sony shying away from promoting the film due to the Trump bit is “100% true.”
You can watch the trailer for The Brothers Grimsby above (no, Trump’s unfortunate diagnosis isn’t included).
