Robert Downey Jr. Reflects on <br />Controversial ‘Tropic Thunder' Role During a recent interview on <br />‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ Downey <br />discussed his role in the movie, ‘Tropic Thunder.’ In the satirical film, Downey portrayed <br />an Australian actor who undergoes <br />“pigmentation alteration” surgery in <br />order to darken his skin. According to Downey, he initially thought accepting the<br />role from director Ben Stiller was a “terrible idea.” He ultimately decided to take on the role<br />because he knew where his “heart” was. Robert Downey Jr.,<br />to 'TJRE' Downey also said that he thought his portrayal<br />put a “blasting cap” on the issue of blackface. Robert Downey Jr.,<br />to 'TJRE' Although he knows he “effed up,”<br />Downey believes ‘Tropic Thunder’<br />as a whole provided commentary<br />on how offensive actors can be. Robert Downey Jr.,<br />to 'TJRE'
