Stiller, Tropic Thunder and Robert Downey Jr

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.'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 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 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’ 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. Is Returning To The MCU To Play Doctor Doom, And Anthony Mackie Had A Hilarious Response About Captain America Fighting The Villain
In a newly released interview when Mackie and Danny Ramirez were in Brazil for the country’s own D23, the new Captain America ...
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.
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Anthony Mackie hints at epic Captain America vs. Doctor Doom battle
Downey Jr. will be making his return to the MCU in the 2026 blockbuster after having first starred in the franchise as Iron ...
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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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Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Casting... Is He a Tony Stark Variant or a Completely Different Character?
When Kevin Feige announced that Robert Downey Jr. has been cast as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, he introduced him ...
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 ...
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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 ...