Stiller, Tropic Thunder and Robert Downey Jr

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 Says Robert Downey Jr.'s “Tropic Thunder ”Role Would Have Been 'Incredibly Dicey' If It Were Released Today
For the supporting role, Downey Jr. earned Oscar, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. Over the years, Stiller and Downey Jr. have stood by the controversial fi
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.
Ben Stiller doubts if 'Tropic Thunder' would be made today, says 'edgier comedy' is 'harder' to do
Ben Stiller is unsure if he would have made "Tropic Thunder" in today's Hollywood. The actor noted "edgier comedy" is harder to accomplish in "this environment."
We Are Forever Grateful to Steven Spielberg For Making Robert Downey Jr’s Tropic Thunder Role Possible Which Could’ve Ended Iron Man’s Career
While Tropic Thunder would have been impossible to make today, Steven Spielberg greenlit the movie that almost risked Robert Downey Jr.'s career
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
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 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.
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.
Elon Musk slams Ben Stiller with 'Tropic Thunder' slur after actor says 'woke America' killed edgy comedy
Elon Musk criticized Ben Stiller after the Emmy-winning actor shared his doubts about the possibility of 'Tropic Thunder' being made in 2024
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 says he doubts if Tropic Thunder would be made today: ‘Edgier comedy is just harder to do’
In an interview, Stiller explained that he doubted the current environment was suitable for “edgier comedy” like Tropic ...