Stiller, Tropic Thunder and Downey

Ben Stiller Reflects on Robert Downey Jr.’s Role in 'Tropic Thunder': ‘Edgier Comedy Is Just Harder to Do’
As explained by People , the 2008 satirical comedy film featured Downey Jr. as Kirk Lazarus, a White Australian method actor who underwent “pigmentation alteration” surgery to play Staff Sergeant Lincoln Osiris, a Black character, complete in blackface .
Ben Stiller Doubts ‘Tropic Thunder' Could Get Made Today: Robert Downey Jr. in Blackface Is ‘Incredibly Dicey' and ‘Edgier Comedy Is Harder to Do' Now
Ben Stiller is doubtful that his 2008 satirical comedy “Tropic Thunder” could get made today. The film, which centers on a group of egotistical actors making a Vietnam War movie, grossed nearly $200 million worldwide and picked up an Oscar nomination for supporting actor thanks to Robert Downey Jr.
'Incredibly Dicey': Ben Stiller Doubts If He Could Make 'Tropic Thunder' Today
Robert Downey Jr. starred in the 2008 satire as an Australian actor who uses blackface to portray an African-American soldier.
Ben Stiller Says Robert Downey Jr.'s “Tropic Thunder ”Role Would Have Been 'Incredibly Dicey' If It Were Released Today
“Suits” star Patrick J. Adams appeared on the latest episode of Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s “Dinner’s on Me” podcast and opened up about his exit from “Suits.” Adams was a series regular on the USA legal drama for seven seasons. He played Michael James Ross opposite Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter. Adams returned for the final …
Ben Stiller says Robert Downey Jr playing an African American character is ‘incredibly dicey’
Ben Stiller has said Robert Downey Jr's role as Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Thunder was "incredibly dicey", even at the time the film was made.
Elon Musk calls Ben Stiller the R-word after actor says ‘Tropic Thunder’ couldn’t be made in 2024
I don’t even know if I would have ventured to do it, to tell you the truth. I’m being honest,” Stiller said of making the film in 2024.
Ben Stiller Says Steven Spielberg Saved ‘Tropic Thunder,’ but the ‘Dicey’ Comedy Couldn’t Be Made Today
Ben Stiller explained how Steven Spielberg saved 'Tropic Thunder' in 2008 but admitted that the 'dicey' comedy couldn't be released in 2024.
Ben Stiller Says ‘Tropic Thunder’ Likely Couldn’t Happen Today: ‘Incredibly Dicey’
Tropic Thunder star and director Ben Stiller has confirmed what many movie fans have long believed: there's no way that the hit 2008 comedy could have
Ben Stiller Doubts ‘Tropic Thunder' Could Get Made "In This Environment": "Edgier Comedy Is Just Harder To Do"
Ben Stiller doesn’t think that if pitched today, Tropic Thunder would ever get made. In a new interview, the Zoolander actor explained why he thinks the 2008 satirical action comedy film he directed and co-wrote would have difficulty getting greenlit.
Ben Stiller Says ‘Tropic Thunder’ Too Controversial for Today’s Hollywood
I think that a lot of people are accusing this generation – whatever they mean by “this generation” – of being too woke and too touchy to actually enjoy different works of art that carry content that may be triggering.
Ben Stiller refused to apologise for his most controversial movie he admits he’s ‘proud of’
Ben Stiller, known for his roles in Zoolander and Madagascar, seems unapologetic about making the film, after some social ...
Ben Stiller pokes fun at RFK Jr. during Anti-Defamation League ‘Concert Against Hate’
Ben Stiller made a jibe at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as he hosted the Anti-Defamation League’s ‘Concert Against Hate’.