Robert Downey Jr Drops Shocking Update on His Controversial Comeback After 15 Long Years You Won't Believe What He's Planning!

Robert Downey Jr. recently discussed the potential for a sequel to the 2008 action comedy film, Tropic Thunder. Downey Jr., who played the memorable character Kirk Lazarus, expressed his interest in returning to the satirical world created by Ben Stiller. During the premiere of his new reality series, Downey's Dream Cars, the actor confirmed his enthusiasm for reprising his role and playfully hinted at the reason behind the delay in making a sequel.

That’s kind of a yes, and then we will figure out what the title is.

Could A Tropic Thunder 2 Work Today?

During the release of Tropic Thunder, the war genre saw a revival with films like Jarhead, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Blood Diamond, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, and Rescue Dawn, starring Christian Bale. Interestingly, Stiller's satirical take on the genre coincided with the release of The Hurt Locker, led by Jeremy Renner. The Hurt Locker went on to receive nine Oscar nominations, winning six, including Best Picture, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest war movies of all time.

With the declining popularity of war movies in recent years, it would be challenging to create a Tropic Thunder 2 that resonates with today's audience. However, in an era where sequels are being used as a platform for meta commentary, as seen in franchises like Scream and The Matrix Revolutions, this may be the opportune moment for Stiller to embark on a new satirical exploration of the film industry. This potential sequel could include the return of Downey Jr.'s controversial character Lazarus and Tom Cruise's beloved Les Grossman, adding another layer of controversy to the mix.

Source: Extra