Jakarta -โค Falcon Pictures hasโข released the first official images of the cast for Warkop DKI Reborn,โ generating significant โฃbuzz, particularly around โขDesta‘s portrayal of the iconic Dono.The initial look at Desta, alongside Vino G. Bastian as Kasino and tora Sudiro as Indro, has quickly captured the attention of fans anticipating the film’s 2026 release.
The castingโค change from Abimana Aryasta to Desta for the role of Dono initially sparked debate among followers of the beloved comedy group. However, the newly released images appear โฃto have quelled those concerns, with manny praising Desta’s strikingโข resemblance to the late Dono. The film aims to blend modern visuals with the classic comedic spirit of โ Warkop DKI, tapping into bothโ nostalgia and a new generation of viewers.
The images, shared on Falcon Pictures’ officialโค Instagramโข account, depict the trio inโข a dimly lit forest setting, โdisplayingโ expressionsโฃ of fear. The post included the caption: “What do youโ think DONO @desta80s, KASINO @vinogbastian__, and INDRO @t_orasudi_ro are looking at? โคStay tuned for interestingโค moments from behind the scenes of the filmโฃ #warkopdki. Catch 2026 in theaters!” The post garnered over 121,000 likes within hours โof being published.
Numerous public figures have โคalready commented onโ the images,expressingโค theirโ approval of Desta’s transformation. Comedian Arif brata wrote, “Pak Destaaaaaa mirip,” while Marcell Darwin stated, “@desta80s is crazy, it’s โขreally similar.” Pandji Pragiwaksonoโ simply โcommented, โข”Gokil Desta,” and Fatih Andhika praised, “Very similar, Mr. Desta.”
Directed by Herwin Novianto, Warkopโฃ DKI Reborn promisesโ a unique take on the classic comedy, with a visual style leaning towards a darker, more suspenseful tone thanโ previous installments. โthe film is expected to reignite interest in theโฃ Warkop โDKI legacy and introduceโข it to a wider audience when it premieres in 2026.
