This was why, in 2008, Cruise joining Tropic Thunder as a mockery of sleazy studio heads was so surprising and exciting. Originally, Cruise was supposed to portray Tugg Speedman's agent, Rick Peck.

Fifteen years later “Tropic Thunder” is a flawed comedy that we’re still trying to agree on Robert Downey Jr.'s outrageous performance keeps it in the discourse, and asks us to think about ...

Ben Stiller isn't sure he would have "ventured" to make "Tropic Thunder" in today's comedy environment. "I doubt it," Stiller told Collider, when asked if "Tropic Thunder" could be made today ...

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 ...

Ben Stiller said he made 'no apologies' for the controversial 2008 film 'Tropic Thunder' while responding to a tweet from a user who alleged he had caved to cancel culture.

Robert Downey Jr. Defends ‘Tropic Thunder’ Against Backlash, Compares It To Norman Lear’s Sitcom ‘All in The Family’ By Radhamely De Leon Published Jan. 12, 2024, 12:49 p.m. ET ...

Incidentally, “Tropic Thunder,” which also starred Tom Cruise, Jack Black, Steve Coogan, Brandon T. Jackson, Nick Nolte and Danny McBride, still went on to earn Downey a supporting actor Oscar ...

Robert Downey Jr. has long defended his role in “Tropic Thunder,” the 2008 comedy from director Ben Stiller that cast the “Iron Man” star as an egotistical Australian thespian who takes ...

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 ...