Well there is Jack Black in the back and Ben Stiller in the front but the man in the middle, well it's an African-American actor, it's Robert Downey Jr. This picture is a still from the Ben Stiller movie called Tropic Thunder
which aims to poke fun at the egotistical Hollywood actor. Downey is one of a team of very diva-esque actors filming a modern day Apocalypse Now. The problem with Downey Jr.'s character is that the role was never adjusted for a white actor and he instead chooses to dye himself a darker shade to better fill the role. Ben Stiller plays and action hero while Jack Black portrays a comedian. The plot turns when the crew is ditched in a jungle (unbeknownst to them) by their frustrated director and writer.
I have a feeling that this role of R.D.Jr. could be perceived as some sort of blackface role but i for one think that if it is done right, could turn out to be funny. Also, this film is expected to host several cameos, one of which will be Tom Cruise in a fatsuit.
The trailer for the film should be released soon and the film is expected to be released August 15.
For more, check out the full story at EW.com
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