The 2008 comedy stars Ben Stiller as Tugg Speedman, a failing actor trying to revive his career after suffering a movie flop, thus resulting in Tropic Thunder after playing the role of “Simple Jack”.

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Upon its release, Tropic Thunder also attracted criticism from the disability advocacy community over the portrayal of 'Simple Jack.' The film shows Stiller's character Tugg Speedman attempting to ...

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It was used in part due to Stiller's actor character, Tugg Speedman, starring in the fictional movie "Simple Jack." "I make no apologies for Tropic Thunder," Stiller wrote on Twitter in February 2023.