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Ben Stiller Recalls a Plea to Stop Casting Him in Comedies

IndieWire
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Comedy legend Ben Stiller reflects on the changing comedic landscape, leaving his iconic 2000s roles behind.
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  • Stiller reveals he once pleaded with directors to stop casting him in 'cookie-cutter' comedies, as the tone of those films can't be replicated today.
  • director notes that the 2000s were a unique era for comedy, with a distinct style that has evolved over the years, leaving his beloved characters behind.
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