Before starring together in Tropic Thunder, Ben Stiller worked with Tom Cruise on a very personal — and hilarious — project.

This setup creates a fertile ground for comedy as the actors, unprepared and clueless about the dangers, must contend with real combatants. Ben Stiller as Tugg Speedman: A fading action star seeking ...

"Tropic Thunder" features Tom Cruise ... Ludacris himself approved the use of his 2004 track after director and co-writer Ben Stiller privately screened the film for him. "Not only did he seek ...

Ben Stiller has let slip on the secret behind one of Tropic Thunder's most iconic characters, crediting none other than Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise for the genius addition. During a recent ...

Tom Cruise played a pivotal role in shaping the film Tropic Thunder by suggesting the creation of the character Les Grossman, a foul-mouthed Hollywood producer. His idea, including the character's ...

Stiller ultimately wore multiple hats in Tropic Thunder, serving as the lead actor, director, co-writer, and producer.

In the world of comedy films, few characters resonate as strongly as Les Grossman from Tropic Thunder. Surprisingly, this foul-mouthed Hollywood producer was born from a collaborative moment between ...