Ben Stiller Doubts If He Could Make 'Tropic Thunder' Today

Ben Stiller Says Robert Downey Jr.'s “Tropic Thunder ”Role Would Have Been 'Incredibly Dicey' If It Were Released Today
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'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 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 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 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 making a big-budget Vietnam war film, and due to a series of events are forced to use their acting skills to survive actual dangerous situations that they find themselves in.
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
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.
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 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 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’ 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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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 ...