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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 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 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 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."
Ben Stiller Doubts ‘Tropic Thunder’ Could Get Made “In This Environment”: “Edgier Comedy Is Just Harder To Do”
Downey Jr. received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his work on Tropic Thunder but lost to Heath Ledger, who won posthumously for his role as The Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
'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
Robert Downey Jr. ’s Tropic Thunder character is a big reason the film probably couldn’t get made today, according to director, co-writer and star Ben Stiller. “Obviously, in this environment, edgier comedy is just harder to do,
Ben Stiller Says Steven Spielberg Saved ‘Tropic Thunder,' but the ‘Dicey' Comedy Couldn't Be Made Today
The 2008 satirical film starred Robert Downey Jr. as a Method actor who dons blackface to play a Vietnam War soldier.
Ben Stiller Says ‘Tropic Thunder’ Couldn’t Be Made Today
Ben Stiller doesn’t think Tropic Thunder could be made today because “edgier comedy is harder to do.” The 58-year-old actor starred in and directed the 2009 satirical action comedy — which also starred Jack Black,
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Tom Cruise Was Eyed To Play A Different Tropic Thunder Character Before Les Grossman
As Ethan Hunt or Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, Cruise never loses his cool, while Grossman does nothing but flip out. Grossman ...
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Tom Cruise's Best Tropic Thunder Scene Required One Person's Permission
"Tropic Thunder" features Tom Cruise, Hollywood's last great action star, in the surprisingly goofy role of studio exec ...
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Don’t Call Tom Cruise Self-Obsessed After Ben Stiller’s Heartfelt Confession for Tropic Thunder: ‘I always give him credit for that’
During an interview, Ben Stiller revealed how he convinced Tom Cruise to join a film like Tropic Thunder and wear a fatsuit.
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Tropic Thunder’s Ben Stiller Weighs In On Whether The Film Could Be Made Today: ‘I’m Being Honest'
Stiller opens up about the possibility of Tropic Thunder being made today. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I doubt it.
When Tom Cruise Was Criticized For His Role In Tropic Thunder? Here’s How He Stole The Show
Remember when Tom Cruise turned the Hollywood game upside down in Tropic Thunder? Forget his usual high-octane heroics; in this 2008 gem, he traded in his ...