Ben Stiller has bemoaned the chilling effect on comedy during Donald Trump ‘s second term.

In an interview with the Radio Times magazine, the Zoolander star and Severance director said it was a challenging time for the genre he loves — and he urged comedians to stand up and be counted.

“We live in a world where taking chances with comedy is more challenging. You’re seeing that front and center in our country,” he said.

“But I think it’s important that comedians keep doing what they’re doing, speaking truth to power and being free to say what they want. That’s the most important thing.”

Stiller’s remarks follow Disney’s brief suspension of Jimmy Kimmel over comments the late-night show host made about the death of Charlie Kirk.

Stiller was one of the many high-profile Hollyw

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