Ever since production started onZoolander 2last year, we knew that star/writer/directorBen Stillerwas bringing back several of his originalZoolanderco-stars.Owen Wilsonis back as Hansel, alongsideWill Ferrell’s Mugatu andChristine Taylor’s Matilda Jeffries, but there’s one obscure character we didn’t know was returning, until now.Paramount Pictureshas released a finaltrailerfor this comedy sequel, which reveals thatJustin Therouxis back as the Evil DJ, who presents a new remix of the 1980s Frankie Goes to Hollywood classic “Relax.” And he is joined by music heavy hitters A$AP Rocky and Skrillex.
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 2withBen 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 aset photoposted by star/directorBen Stillerback 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 19, 2025. Take a look at the latest trailer below, and stay tuned for more onZoolander 2.
