Tropic Thunder

Synopsis
Ben Stiller is starring as Speedman, an action movie star who, along with four other macho co-stars, is forced to rely on his boot camp skills to stay alive when things go horribly awry on their new movie. Ben co-wrote the comedy screenplay with Justin Theroux (Zoolander, Charlie’s Angels Full Throttle) and Etan Cohen (Idiocracy).

Black will play Jeff “Fats” Portnoy, an overweight gross-out comedian, who’s forced to kick his drug addiction while filming on location in the jungle.

Owen Wilson is also appearing (recently confirmed by Jay Baruchel), though with Steve Coogan also on board it seems to imply another buddy-cameo.

Also starring are Robert Downey as Kirk Lazarus, the greatest actor of his generation and a four-time Oscar winner. Jay Baruchel (Knocked Up) will play Kevin Sandusky, an unknown actor on the set. Bill Hader (Superbad) plays Rob Slolom. Tom Cruise was also confirmed as appearing by Baruchel.

Directed by Ben Stiller. Written by Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, Etan Cohen
Starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jay Baruchel, Bill Hader
Cameos (?) by Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, and Tom Cruise
Released by Dreamworks
Production is set to begin in July 2007 for a July 11, 2008 release. (Source: The Frat Pack Tribute)

Uploaded pictures:
At YAHOO! Offices in Santa Monica
At LAX
Celebrating Tom’s Mom’s Birthday in Las Vegas
September 23, 2006
September 30, 2006
Soccer Game (L.A. – October 28, 2006)
Vanilla Sky- Madrid Press Conference
Born on the Fourth of July- Dallas, Texas
2005 Critics Choice Awards
2005 David Di Donatello Awards
Receives “Walk of Fame” Star
Scientolgy Center Opening in Madrid

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