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Tropic Thunder

Probably Unanswerable Questions

Tropic Thunder The Rewatchables

Cameos, careers, and a modern target

The discussion asks why more major stars do not take brief comic roles like Cruise's. Brandon T. Jackson's later career and the limited leading opportunities for Black actors are questioned. Possible modern satire targets include superhero films, prestige A24-style films, and celebrity podcasts.

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  • The discussion asks why more major stars do not take brief comic roles like Cruise's.
  • Brandon T. Jackson's later career and the limited leading opportunities for Black actors are questioned.
  • Possible modern satire targets include superhero films, prestige A24-style films, and celebrity podcasts.