Robert Downey Jr. has defended the ‘blackface’ in the 2008 film Tropic Thunder, saying it “railed against tropes that were not right”.

Robert Downey Jr. committed to method acting so much for "Tropic Thunder" that Danny McBride heard him going to pee in character.

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 ...

Robert Downey Jr. has continued to defend the controversial 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder, in which he played a method actor wearing Blackface for a role.

Robert Downey Jr. ’s Tropic Thunder character is a big reason the film probably couldn’t get made today, according to director, co-writer and star Ben Stiller. “Obviously, in this ...

Danny McBride reveals that he once heard Robert Downey Jr. in character off-screen and the Iron Man star was completely committed.

Robert Downey Jr. Defends ‘Tropic Thunder’ Role, Says Audiences Have ‘Clickbait Addiction to Grievance’ The actor drew comparisons between his controversial role in the 2008 Ben Stiller ...

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 ...

Robert Downey Jr. is reflecting on Tropic Thunder and the controversy the 2008 film inspired. The actor appeared on an episode of the podcast Literally!