Pauly Shore Threatens "Bruno" With Lawsuit Over African Baby Adoption Theme

June 30, 2009 1:42 p.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - "Bruno" is being threatened with another lawsuit. Comedian Pauly Shore claims that Sacha Baron Cohen stole his idea of adopting an African baby for a film.

In Baron Cohen's mockumentary, "Bruno," the title character, a flamboyant gay Austrian fashion commentator, adopts a Third World child, which Shore claims was stolen from his own mockumentary.

A trailer for his "Adopted" film features a similar theme. He can be seen in the movie trying to adopt an African baby while in the continent.

According to the New York Daily News, Shore has consulted his lawyer about possible legal action against Baron Cohen.

This isn't the first time the British comedian has been sued. His "Borat" film garnered numerous legal actions against individuals claiming they did not give their consent to be included in the 2006 movie, while his upcoming "Bruno" already received its first lawsuit from an elderly bingo organizer who claimed the comedian left her disabled during a film stunt.

"Bruno" will be released on July 10.