Ben Stiller will direct 'The Lost Airman,' a WWII film adaptation starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
'The Lost Airman' tells the story of turret-gunner Arthur Meyerowitz, who evaded capture in France with the help of the resistance.
Stiller revealed that 'Tropic Thunder' was inspired by actors taking themselves too seriously in war movies after films like 'Platoon' and 'Hamburger Hill'.
Why this matters: Stiller's upcoming project showcases his range as a director, while his insights into 'Tropic Thunder' provide context for the film's satire of Hollywood's portrayal of war.
Ben Stiller is diving into a new project, directing 'The Lost Airman,' a WWII film based on Seth Meyerowitz's novel. The film, which has been in development for years, will tell the story of Arthur Meyerowitz, an American turret-gunner who finds himself in occupied France. Jake Gyllenhaal is slated to produce and possibly star. This marks Stiller's first directorial effort since 'Zoolander 2'.
In a recent interview, Stiller discussed the origins of 'Tropic Thunder,' revealing it was a response to the intense seriousness with which actors approached war movie roles in the era of films like 'Platoon' and 'Hamburger Hill'. He noted that he initially wanted to make a movie about actors who attended boot camps for war films and felt unrecognized by actual veterans. While that idea evolved, the core concept of satirizing actors remained.
Q: What is 'The Lost Airman' about?
It's a WWII film about an American turret-gunner who evades capture in France with the help of the resistance.
Q: What inspired 'Tropic Thunder'?
Ben Stiller was inspired by actors taking themselves too seriously in war movies.
Ben Stiller is directing a new WWII film called 'The Lost Airman.'
'Tropic Thunder' was a satire of actors' self-importance in war films.
Jake Gyllenhaal may star in 'The Lost Airman'.
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