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 explained how Steven Spielberg saved 'Tropic Thunder' in 2008 but admitted that the 'dicey' comedy couldn't be released in 2024.
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 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.
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’
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
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.
Elon Musk Slammed for Using Slur in 'Tropic Thunder' Reference Targeting Ben Stiller
Elon Musk sparked controversy by using an offensive slur while mocking Ben Stiller's support of Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. The incident began when former investment banker John LeFevre shared a tweet featuring a headline about Stiller discussing how "woke America killed 'edgier' comedy,
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, ...
Ben Stiller on Why He Doubts ‘Tropic Thunder’ Could Get Made Today: “Edgier Comedy Is Just Harder to Do”
The 2008 satirical comedy starred Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel and Brandon T. Jackson.
Ben Stiller says he doubts if Tropic Thunder would be made today: ‘Edgier comedy is just harder to do’
In an interview, Stiller explained that he doubted the current environment was suitable for “edgier comedy” like Tropic ...