Ben Stiller, Tropic Thunder

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.
Ben Stiller Says Steven Spielberg Saved ‘Tropic Thunder,' but the ‘Dicey' Comedy Couldn't Be Made Today
Ben Stiller is crediting Steven Spielberg for bringing his "dicey" 2008 satirical comedy "Tropic Thunder" to the screen. Stiller told Collider while promoting his latest film "Nutcrackers" that Spielberg was key to getting "Tropic Thunder" greenlit.
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."
Elon Musk Uses 'Tropic Thunder' Slur to Insult Ben Stiller
Musk called Ben Stiller a derogatory name on his X account as a response to comments the actor made about the difficulties of making comedy movies that push boundaries today. Musk
'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.
Elon Musk mocks Ben Stiller with offensive Tropic Thunder reference over Kamala Harris support
Zoolander’ star previously shared his support of Vice President Kamala Harris, saying he was ‘excited about moving forward’
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.
Tropic Thunder’s Ben Stiller Weighs In On Whether The Film Could Be Made Today: ‘I’m Being Honest'
It was more than dicey, to say the very least. The Reality Bites director seems to be coming to terms with the idea that not even the "right storyline" and "angle" can hold up anything that has much deeper weight to it. The honesty of his statement is nice to hear, and I’m glad he is this open about such a controversial piece of his work.
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
Musk uses offensive slur to mock Ben Stiller: Here's why
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has courted controversy after using an offensive slur to mock actor Ben Stiller. The feud started after Stiller said he was skeptical about making his 2008 film Tropic Thunder in today's sociopolitical climate.
Elon Musk slams Ben Stiller with shocking Tropic Thunder slur amid 'woke' feud
Ben Stiller faced criticism from Elon Musk after calling the actor the r-word in a fiery tweet. In a recent interview with Collider, Stiller, who recently had an identity crisis, suggested that the film's edgy humor would be challenging to produce in today's cultural environment.
Ben Stiller Says Robert Downey Jr.'s “Tropic Thunder ”Role Would Have Been 'Incredibly Dicey' If It Were Released Today
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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 ...