Ben Stiller Would’ve Considered Rejecting $116M Franchise Without Tom Hiddleston’s Loki Co-Star: “The most important casting to me”
The official funny man of Hollywood- Ben Stiller became a household name with his show The Ben Stiller Show during the early 90s. The multi-talented personality is not only known for great comedic stints but also as a talented writer and producer. He is known for his projects like- Heavyweights, The Cable Guy, Meet the Parents, The Royal Tenenbaums, the Zoolander Franchise, and the Night at the Museum movie series
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His bond with the Marley And Me actor Owen Wilson needs no introduction in the entertainment world. The actor duo has been a part of multiple projects like-Starsky & Hutch, Permanent Midnight, Little Fockers, and many more. Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson have been a part of 12 movies.
Ben Stiller On Why He Loves To Work With Owen Wilson
It is very difficult to find great friends in the entertainment world during the ongoing cut-throat competition in Hollywood. This is quite the opposite for Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, who have been part of highest grossing movies since the early 90s. The actor duo has been a part of 12 movies together. During an interview with Hollywood.com in 2001, Ben Stiller spoke about Owen Wilson who played the rival character in the movie Zoolander. He said-
“Owen was the most important casting to me because I think he is one of the funniest people around — and the part was written for him … He’s a friend of mine and we’ve worked together a number of times.”
He further mentioned-
“We love working together. From when we first became friends, walking around New York, I think that we are still sort of laughing at the same things and our dynamic is pretty similar.”
Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller are known for their comedic roles in the entertainment industry and the camaraderie they share both on-screen and off-screen is beyond comprehension.
Actors Ben Stiller And Adam Sandler Support The SAG-AFTRA Strike
Prominent names from the entertainment industry have shown support to the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike. Actors Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler made headlines around the world as they were spotted holding placards with the SAG-AFTRA on-strike picket line.
Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller at the #SAGAFTRA strike in NYC. pic.twitter.com/Guc0iqkc8I
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Other reputed actors who are standing in solidarity with the ongoing strike are- Jennifer Grey, Simu Liu, Christian Slater, Seth Green, Debra Messing, Clark Gregg, and Patricia Clarkson. According to the recent developments over the SAG-AFTRA strikes, the protests are expected to hit the major studios and production houses. According to an insider, the protests would be organized at-
“Outside the studios and networks in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Comic-Con International: San Diego.”
The SAG-AFTRA strike began in mid-July and showed support for the ongoing WGA protests. Now the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes together have plagued Hollywood. The negotiation between the unions and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers is still going on. Many projects have been delayed and recently during the London premiere of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, the entire cast left the event abruptly to join the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Source: Hollywood.Com
