Overview
- In a Radio Times interview, Stiller said taking chances with comedy is more challenging in the current political climate.
- He encouraged comedians to keep “speaking truth to power” and to remain free to say what they want.
- He criticized Kimmel’s September hiatus, posting on X, “This isn’t right,” after ABC pulled the show on Sept. 17 and returned it on Sept. 22.
- He said he declined requests to edit Donald Trump’s 2001 cameo from Zoolander, arguing it reflects its moment in time.
- He warned that TikTok and Instagram are shrinking attention spans and diluting comedic craft, speaking while promoting his Apple TV documentary about his parents.