Paramount Pictures has released two teaser posters for the 2016 comedy Zoolander 2, the long-awaited, much anticipated sequel to 2001’s Zoolander. Zoolander introduced the world to male models Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and his runway rival Hansel (Owen Wilson), ringing up $15.5 million domestically over its opening weekend and $60 million worldwide during its theatrical run. Made with budget of $28 million, the comedy film easily earned back its budget and went on to become a huge seller on DVD. Rated PG-13, the first Zoolander was written and directed by Ben Stiller. Zoolander 2 has Stiller back as director working from a script he co-wrote with Justin Theroux.
Zoolander opened in September, however Zoolander 2‘s steering away from the crowded summer months and will be released over 2016’s Valentine’s Day weekend. In addition to Stiller and Wilson, the cast of the sequel includes Penélope Cruz, Christine Taylor, Kristen Wiig, Cyrus Arnold, Will Ferrell, Billy Zane, Fred Armisen, Justin Bieber, Kyle Mooney, and Ariana Grande.
