Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr and Tropic Thunder

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 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 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 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 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 ‘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
Robert Downey Jr. Once Explained Why he Was Hesitant to Do an ‘Iron Man’ Sequel
Robert Downey Jr. once shared all the variables he needed to consider before committing to another solo ‘Iron Man’ film.
Robert Downey Jr. Is Returning To The MCU To Play Doctor Doom, And Anthony Mackie Had A Hilarious Response About Captain America Fighting The Villain
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RUMOR: Robert Downey Jr.'s Lead Role In AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY May Stop Him Joining Christopher Nolan's New Film
Christopher Nolan is said to be keen to get Robert Downey Jr. on board for his already star-studded new project, but the ...
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5 Reasons Why Henry Cavill Is a Better Sherlock Holmes Than Robert Downey Jr.
Find out the 5 reasons why Henry Cavill's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the Enola Holmes series is better than Robert ...
The unscripted slap in the face that made Robert Downey Jr a better actor: “It was like masturbating”
Robert Downey Jr has always been a natural talent, but taking a slap right across the chops instilled him with a valuable ...
‘What if he kills me?’ – Mike Tyson scene saw Robert Downey Jr brutally slapped and choked
Jake Paul got off lightly as Mike Tyson once slapped Robert Downey Jr and nearly sent the Iron Man star to hospital. Tyson ...
I Had No Idea Mark Ruffalo Credited Robert Downey Jr. For His MCU Casting, But His Take Is Both Practical And Super Sweet
While a number of the OG Avengers have retired (although RDJ is returning as Doctor Doom ), Mark Ruffalo has continued ...
Will Robert Downey Jr. earn a 2025 Tony nomination for ‘McNeal’ following 2024 Emmy and Oscar wins?
Over the past 10 years Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar has batted a thousand at the Tony Awards. Both of his ...
If you have to watch one movie this Thanksgiving, stream this one
There are plenty of movies to watch this Thanksgiving, but this underrated 1995 gem starring Robert Downey Jr. is one you ...