Spanish comedy duo Gomaespuma will not return to voice the Spanish dubbing for the film sequel Ali G Who Iz I, actor Guillermo Fesser confirmed.
Fesser revealed on social media platform X that no one from the production team had contacted him or his comedy partner Juan Luis Cano regarding the upcoming project.
Writing on X, Fesser explained that nobody had reached out to Gomaespuma and said he assumed that producers would opt for new voice actors instead. His statement answered long-standing questions from fans about whether the original Spanish voice cast would return for the second installment.
Ali G Who Iz I release date and plot
The new film, titled Ali G Who Iz I?, is scheduled for theatrical release on October 23. The storyline centers on the eccentric rapper Ali G, his girlfriend Julie, and their future baby.
Despite the announced release date, the voice actors selected to perform the Spanish dub for Ali G and Julie remain unknown. Industry observers note that the incoming cast faces a challenging task to match the legacy of the original 2002 dub.
Gomaespuma and the original Ali G Spanish dub
The original comedy film, Ali G Indahouse, was released in 2002 and debuted in Spain under the title Ali G anda suelto. Until the upcoming release of the sequel, the 2002 production stood as the sole feature film starring the satirical rapper character created by British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.
For the 2002 release, Gomaespuma took charge of localizing and dubbing the movie for Spanish audiences. Fesser provided the voice for Ali G, while Cano voiced his close friend Ricky.
The duo translated and adapted the original English script by incorporating Spanish cultural references, humor, and localized catchphrases. Memorable lines from their dubbing included comedic mentions of Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas alongside adapted phrases such as la vida es de lo bueno lo mejor and Res es una palabra. Significa vaca, which fans still repeat today.
Spanish voice dubbing legacy in cinema
Spain holds a long tradition of high-level film dubbing, where localized voice work is often credited with enhancing international releases. The original source article highlighted how skilled localization elevates broad film comedy and dramatic acting alike across Spanish cinema history.
Prominent examples in Spanish dubbing history include the late actor Constantino Romero, who famously provided the Spanish voice for Clint Eastwood. Similar praise has been given to comedy dubbing in films such as Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, where localized humor significantly impacted the audience reception compared to the franchise first entry.
Guillermo Fesser and Juan Luis Cano formed Gomaespuma as a comedy and journalism duo, gaining nationwide fame through their radio broadcasts, television appearances, and literary projects. With no contact from producers for Ali G Who Iz I?, Spanish fans of the 2002 cult favorite now await the announcement of the new voice cast ahead of the October 23 premiere.
