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 .

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 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.

Robert Downey Jr. starred in the 2008 satire as an Australian actor who uses blackface to portray an African-American soldier.

The 2008 satirical film starred Robert Downey Jr. as a Method actor who dons blackface to play a Vietnam War soldier.

Ben Stiller doesn’t think that if pitched today, Tropic Thunder would ever get made. In a new interview, the Zoolander actor explained why he thinks the 2008 satirical action comedy film he directed and co-wrote would have difficulty getting greenlit.

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

Ben Stiller doesn’t think Tropic Thunder could be made today because “edgier comedy is harder to do.” The 58-year-old actor starred in and directed the 2009 satirical action comedy — which also starred Jack Black,

Now, 16 years on from the movie's release, Ben Stiller doesn't think 'Tropic Thunder' could be made today because "edgier comedy is harder to do" in the current Hollywood climate.