While this movie may have been carried by some big names (hello, Ben Stiller and Will Ferrell), there is one name we were surprised to see roll up on the ending credits. Hit the Road Jack • Mo' Horizons. There are a few other celebrity cameos in Zoolander 2, namely the return of Justin Theroux, who co-wrote Zoolander 2, as Evil DJ, and super short appearances from Alexander Skarsgard (whose cameo was so quick, I honestly thought it might just be someone made to look a lot like Alexander Skarsgard), Johnny Weir, Mika, and any other famous person masquerading as an extra I might have missed. The 2001 comedy Zoolander features an array of Hollywood celebs in its cast. Ben Stiller is back as Derek Zoolander in Zoolander No. 93K. Zoolander may not have been Theroux's breakout role, but he and his DJ character made a larger contribution to Zoolander's sequel, Zoolander 2, both in front and behind the camera. Kiefer Sutherland traded in his super spy persona to pop up as one eighth of Hansel's love interest in the film, known as the collective "Orgy.". Theroux co-wrote the script to Zoolander 2 alongside John Hamburg, Ben Stiller, and Nicholas Stoller. The early 2000s comedy Zoolander, is just as enjoyable to watch today. Theroux recalls how when he found out Stiller was thinking about doing a sequel, he landed his spot at the writer's table by casually saying to Stiller, "look, if you ever do do that, please call me because I would love to work on that with you" (via Business Insider). Malkovich's crime: wearing a Member's Only jacket. Zoolander's Magnum and Blue Steel poses. Zoolander 2 screenwriter 'hurt' by transgender petition - Justin Theroux has compared the controversy over the androgynous model played by Benedict Cumberbatch to similar outrage over Tropic Thunder. Also shown in the trailers, Benedict Cumberbatch makes a cameo as All, a model who rejects gender labels. Filming took place from April to … They look good, and that's about all that can be said about it. Zoolander 2 screenwriter 'hurt' by transgender petition - Justin Theroux has compared the controversy over the androgynous model … Zoolander 2 is a 2016 American action-comedy film directed by Ben Stiller and written by John Hamburg, Justin Theroux, Stiller and Nicholas Stoller. Ignite • Greg Pajer & Nicolas Farmakalidis. Stiller and Meara are the parents of actor Ben Stiller, with whom Stiller co-starred in the films Zoolander, Heavyweights, Hot Pursuit, The Heartbreak Kid and Zoolander 2. A$AP Rocky doesn't necessarily make a cameo, but he appears at the end of the film to perform his take on Frankie Goes To Hollywood's "Relax." So watch this Zoolander 2 preview, and then run that back to see this rapper/DJ dynamic duo back together and it feels so good, in the midst of all this hilarity that is the long-awaited sequel to one of the funniest movies ever made. New “Zoolander 2” Trailer Brings Stupidity and Hilarity to an Entirely New Level Aiden Mason January 15, 2016 Whatever Happened to Bastian From Neverending Story? There is this DJ with Dreadlocks in both Zoolander and Tropic Thunder if I'm not mistaken, if anyone knows who he is, thank you. Close. "Zoolander No. All rights reserved. The Biebs opens the film, becoming the latest in a series of beautiful pop star murders. Justin Theroux was unrecognisable as he arrived for the Zoolander 2 world premiere in New York City this week. We're still laughing. 23m. "Relax." He's a DJ. 13.6k. Theroux made his film debut in 1996 in Mary Harron's I Shot Andy Warhol. Jerry Stiller-Wikipedia. Justin Theroux's Evil DJ returns to remix Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 80s classic 'Relax' in the final trailer for ‘Zoolander 2’. There are plenty of memorable references in this film that are still brought up. It's pretty great. Given Billy Zane's appearance in the original Zoolander, it's not surprising that he returned for the sequel. How could a movie about a male model not have some major fashion cameos? SONGS. Duchovny … You may recognize Theroux from his character roles in the movies: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Miami Vice, and The Girl on the Train (via IMDb). Images: Paramount Pictures; Giphy (16); timetoputonashow/tumblr; landofdisappointment/tumblr. Below are the best and biggest 39 Zoolander 2 celeb cameos, ranked. VIEWS. Now, Theroux’s Evil DJ is back in the new Zoolander 2 trailer — and apparently, he’s still obsessed with the hypnotic Relax! Susan Boyle makes one of the greatest celeb cameos in the film, which I won't spoil for you, but, trust me, it's delightful. Theroux later reprised the character of Evil DJ for the comedy's 2016 sequel, Zoolander 2, the screenplay for which he also helped write with Stiller, Nicholas Stoller, and John Hamburg. Jim Lehrer (PBS), Joe Scarborough (Morning Joe), and Natalie Morales (Today) also appeared. Did you know that Naomi Campbell and Derek Zoolander starred in a perfume commercial in the '90s? He's barely recognizable! 2021 Bustle Digital Group. Designers Alexander Wang, Valentino, Marc Jacobs, and Tommy Hilfiger — plus queen fashionista Anna Wintour and model Kate Moss — all appear in the same scene, and even let themselves be the butt of a few excellent jokes. 2," the sequel to the 2001 cult-hit comedy, is in theaters Friday and features some of the original cast reprising their roles. Justin Theroux, Actor: Mulholland Dr.. Justin was born and raised in Washington, DC, the son of Phyllis (Grissim), a writer for The Washington Post, and Eugene Theroux, a corporate lawyer. Neil DeGrasse Tyson continues to prove himself to be the most awesome scientist ever by owning Zoolander 2 with his epic cameo. There are a few other celebrity cameos in Zoolander 2, namely the return of Justin Theroux, who co-wrote Zoolander 2, as Evil DJ, and super short appearances from … It is the sequel to the 2001 film Zoolander and stars Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penélope Cruz and Kristen Wiig. Archived. List of Songs. Oh, wait... 19. In New York City, the self-absorbed and dim-witted but good-natured Derek Zoolander is ousted as the top male fashion model by the rising star Hansel, and his reputation is further tarnished by a critical article from journalist Matilda Jeffries. The 2001 comedy Zoolander features an array of Hollywood celebs in its cast. Besides core stars like Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Will Ferrell, the movie Through some CGI wizardry, the filmmakers basically planted Armisen's face onto a tiny child's body, creating a very disturbing image. Theroux co-wrote the sequel Zoolander 2 (2016), and reprised his role, Evil DJ, in the film. • Erin Heatherton shares tips for being a loyal sports fan. Since then he has performed both on Broadway, starring in Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme; in numerous off-Broadway productions; and in comedy films such as Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Baxter, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, Broken Hearts Club, and Zoolander. His last selfie later appears alongside those of Bruce Springsteen, Demi Lovato, Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, Miley Cyrus, and Usher. Skrillex appears very briefly in Zoolander 2 to make what is, undoubtedly, the most pointless celebrity cameo in the film. (Spoiler alert: he's the one who upstages Katy Perry.). Demi Lovato, Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, Miley Cyrus, and Usher. Here I Come • The Roots & Erykah Badu. Katy Perry showed up smiling on a rooftop in Rome for a quick scene in Zoolander 2, but she was quickly upstaged by another celebrity cameo, #1 on this list. Theroux calls his character as a headmaster/former DJ in Zoolander 2, "an extended cameo" (via YouTube). Enter writer and actor Justin Theroux. Update : Actually in the party at night before the Director talks to Nick Nolte on the beach, there was a shot of a DJ at the turn tables, with Dreadlocks. But, the fun that comes from watching celebrities ridicule themselves for our entertainment is certainly worth it. An ad of Don Atari plays in the background at the airport where Derek and Hansel are. If you could OD on celebrity cameos, Zoolander 2 just might do it. Zoolander 2, the long-awaited sequel to Ben Stiller's beloved Zoolander (2001), has made no secret of the fact that it is full of celebrity cameos. Justin Theroux, who played the murderous breakdance-fighting DJ in the first movie, is credited with the screenplay for Zoolander 2, which will be released on February 12, 2016. Zoolander 2 (2016) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The only downside to having such an abundance of celeb sightings in one film is that you're bound to miss at least one. On top of landing a staring role in HBO's series, The Leftovers, Theroux started dating actress Jennifer Aniston in 2011 (via Cosmopolitan). Although his screen time was minuscule, Theroux's character, the DJ, plays an important part in the film when it is he who is assigned to play "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood in order to trigger Derek Zoolander into killing the Malaysian Prime Minister (via tv over mind). How about the memorable fight with gas, while at a gas station? You'd think a cameo by SNL's Fred Armisen would rank higher, but Armisen's appearance as VIP, the 10-year-old employee of Kristen Wiig's eccentric fashion designer, Alexanya Atoz, is just plain weird. Sting is actually a very important part of the Zoolander 2 story. At the time of release, the film brought in a disappointing $60.7 million at the worldwide box office. 16m. Theroux calls his character as a headmaster/former DJ in Zoolander 2, "an extended cameo" (via YouTube). Played by actor Ben Stiller, we're sure you know that Derek is set to take the lead in Zoolander No. Magazine. Okay, so her role in Zoolander 2 is neither a surprise nor a cameo. Feb 3, 2016 Zoolander 2 Youth Milk Will Make You Beautiful It's become increasingly popular since the initial anticlimactic release, and has since cemented itself as a classic. Not to spoil too much, but Sting is Hansel's celebrity idol. They have since announced their amicable split. Justin Theroux's Evil DJ returns to remix Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 80s classic 'Relax' in the final trailer for Zoolander 2. John Malkovich and MC Hammer make short cameos as prisoners in fashion prison. Susan Sarandon, Ariana Grande and Willie Nelson all appear as part of Orgy #2, a group of lovers who enjoy one wild night in Rome with Hansel. These days, Theroux's personal life has been as much under the spotlight as his starring rolls. Ouch. Theroux's role as the DJ in Zoolander comes as a surprise to most. Theroux later reprised the character of Evil DJ for the comedy's 2016 sequel, Zoolander 2, the screenplay for which he also helped write with Stiller, Nicholas Stoller, and John Hamburg. 17m. Christiane Amanpour, Matt Lauer, Don Lemon, and Katie Couric were definitely the most recognizable journalists to take part in a short montage that served to catch up the audience on what happened to male model extraordinaire Derek Zoolander since we last saw him. News . The first full-length trailer for the film essentially starred Justin Bieber, a pop star sure to inspire buzz and conversation whether you like him or not. Penelope Cruz. Unless you take your eyelids open, there's no way you'll catch them all, and that's OK, because the best ones are the ones that stick around the longest. Zoolander 2 (2016) Soundtrack 12 Feb 2016. 2, the sequal to the original comedy by the same name, which hits theaters next month. These days, Theroux's personal life has been as much under the spotlight as his starring rolls. On top of landing a staring role in HBO's series, The Leftovers, Theroux started dating actress Jennifer Aniston in 2011 (via Cosmopolitan). Of course, not all cameos are created equal, and, taking into account plot and star power, there were clearly some celebrity appearances that stood above the rest. Zoolander 2 even included a few celebrity shoutouts; my favorite was to superstar Malala Yousafzai. Posted by 5 years ago. Zoolander 2 certainly does not lack celebrity power, and each cameo can essentially be boiled down to a kind of celebrity MadLibs — "Can you believe they got [Celebrity Name] to do [Verb]?" 2, coming to theaters February 12, 2016. After seeing the impressive lineup of Zoolander 2 celebrity cameos, it seems fair to assume that the sequel will be a revolving door of quick shots of famous people looking glamorous. Theroux broke his silence following the separation calling the couples decision to breakup, "heartbreaking" but adding, "the good news is that was probably the most — I'm choosing my words really carefully — it was kind of the most gentle separation, in that there was no animosity" (via People). He also dressed as Evil DJ on the red carpet for the premiere of the second film, posing for cameras in a white New York Yankees hoodie and gold sneakers, as reported by Hello! Still, Zane's scenes were a nice highlight. We hope his role as a DJ introduced him to the best songs to help get over a breakup. Joe Jonas, Olivia Munn and Lewis Hamilton all make blink-and-you-miss-it cameos as audience members in the first big fashion show. The DJ In Zoolander Is Actually A Famous Celeb In Disguise. David Duchovny played a hand model in Zoolander, and although he was the world's greatest, he wasn't great enough to return for Zoolander 2. It's about as magnificently absurd as it sounds. Justin Theroux-Wikipedia. 81. He is a nephew of writer Paul Theroux and a cousin of journalists Louis Theroux and Marcel Theroux. Vip drives Derek and Hansel to the hotel.