Ben Stiller says he doubts if Tropic Thunder would be made today: ‘Edgier comedy is just harder to do’
Tropic Thunder, which Stiller wrote, acted in, and directed, is a satirical action comedy that followed a group of actors ...
Tropic Thunder’s Ben Stiller Weighs In On Whether The Film Could Be Made Today: ‘I’m Being Honest'
Tropic Thunder is arguably Ben Stiller’s most controversial title by far, but may be one of the actor's best movies, ...
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, ...
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Ben Stiller Says Steven Spielberg Saved ‘Tropic Thunder,’ but the ‘Dicey’ Comedy Couldn’t Be Made Today
However, Stiller admitted that he might not have written and directed “Tropic Thunder” in 2024. “Obviously, in this environment, edgier comedy is just harder to do,” Stiller said.
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." ...