Curb Your Enthusiasmstar/creatorLarry Davidhosted last night’s episode ofSaturday Night Live, but the show was stolen during the regular sketch Weekend Update, with two surprise guests stopping by.Zoolander 2starsBen StillerandOwen Wilsonmade an unannounced appearance as their beloved charactersDerek Zoolanderand Hansel. While they were supposed to discuss Fashion Week in New York City, they instead discussed the fashion style of this year’s Presidential candidates, where they shared their thoughts onHillary Clinton, Ted Cruz and, of course,Donald Trump.
Their appearance came just days after thefinal trailerwas released, which revealed that the obscure character Evil DJ (Justin Theroux) from the originalZoolanderwill return. In the originalZoolander,Justin Therouxhad a small part as Evil DJ, who challenged bothDerek Zoolanderand Hansel to a break-dance showdown, set to the original “Relax.” While he wasn’t very well-known at the time,Justin Therouxwent on to become both an accomplished actor and writer, starring in the hit HBO seriesThe Leftoversand writing the scripts forBen Stiller’sTropic Thunder,Iron Man 2andRock of Ages. He also co-wrote the script forZoolander 2with Ben Stiller,Nick StollerandJohn Hamburg.
Zoolander 2centers on Derek Zoolander and Hansel, who are recruited by Valentina (Penelope Cruz), an Interpol agent and former swimwear model, to stop a deranged killer who is targeting the most beautiful people in the world. The first trailer revealed that this assassin starts his killing spree with none other than pop starJustin Bieber, who was revealed in a set photo posted by star/director Ben Stiller back in April. Other celebrities this killer has bumped off include Usher Raymond,Demi LovatoandMiley Cyrus.
New additions to the cast forZoolander 2include Cyrus Arnold,Fred Armisen, Kyle Mooney andKristen Wiig, who plays the new villain Alexanya Atoz. As we learn in the first trailer, she is soon teaming up with the only criminal mastermind who could possibly be behind the entire assassination plot, none other thanWill Ferrell’s Mugatu.Billy Zane, who portrayed himself in the original cult classic, will return again as one of Derek Zoolander’s good friends. The first trailer set a new record for comedy, with the footage amassing a whopping 52.2 million views in just one week.
Production took place earlier this year at Rome’s famous Cinecittà Studios, with production spanning 12 weeks.Zoolander 2will be going up against 20th Century Fox’s superhero movieDeadpooland the Warner Bros. comedyHow to Be Singleon August 20, 2025. Take a look at the video from Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson’sSaturday Night Liveappearance, and stay tuned for more onZoolander 2.
