Les Grossman is based on what producer ????

I read in several places that he was based on Harvey Weinstein.

David Miscavage? Lol! Or maybe that's how Cruise is in real life? Jk

https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-examples-of-when-an-actor-has-surprised-you/answer/Jim-Hogarth-3

It’s may seem odd that Cruise was so attached to such a character... However, it’s rumored that Les Grossman was inspired by a real Hollywood Producer who Cruise wasn’t a fan of: Harvey Weinstein. You know… The infamous sexual predator?

At the time of Tropic Thunder’s rewrites, Tom Cruise had recently undergone a nasty spat with Weinstein over a movie role. He was supposedly still raw and shaken up about it.

Studying Cruise’s performance, the comparisons to Harvey Weinstein really click into place. Grossman’s portly physique, imposing mannerisms, crude language, and obsession with Diet Coke… These are just a few examples of attributes that Weinstein shared. You can find plenty more from here: Did Tom Cruise Base His “Tropic Thunder” Character Les Grossman on Harvey Weinstein?

https://toughguydigest.com/2017/10/10/did-tom-cruise-base-his-tropic-thunder-character-on-harvey-weinstein-tgd-says/

There are many

Bob & Harvey W.

Scott Rudin