Ben Stiller Defends ‘Tropic Thunder’: ‘Proud Of It And The Work Everyone Did On It’
etcanada.comDespite the controversy surrounding the film, Ben Stiller is still “proud” of “Tropic Thunder”. The 2008 action comedy features Robert Downey Jr.
as Australian method actor Kirk Lazarus. Kirk undergoes “pigmentation alteration” surgery to play the role of a black man in a movie.
Critics have heavily scrutinized the use of Downey’s blackface in the film despite the actor earning a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Oscars for the role. READ MORE: Ben Stiller Turns 2022 Emmys Into Father-Daughter Date Night With Ella Stiller Stiller’s character in the film has also attracted a myriad of controversies.
His character in the movie, Tugg Speedman, plays the role of Simple Jack, who is meant to be a satire of actors who chase critical acclaim by playing disabled roles.
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