Zoolander 2, the upcoming sequel to the 2001 Ben Stiller-directed film Zoolander, is getting one step closer to reality.
The script for the movie is nearing completion, one of the film’s co-writers Justin Theroux told MTV News this week, continuing the comedy saga of a clueless male model played by Stiller who gets caught in a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Theroux, who worked on the original movie, said that he said a sequel to the film will probably materialize.
“The script is in good shape right now. I’m feeling very optimistic about it,” he told MTV.
“We’re doing a few little tweaks before we submit it, but I’m very hopeful that I‘ll be working on that soon. It’s too funny - it’ll blow your mind.”
However, it remains to be seen whether or not Owen Wilson, who played Zoolander’s nemesis in the original comedy, will return. Will Ferrell, who played the role of villainous mastermind Jacobim Mugatu in the first movie, could also come on board.
“Fingers crossed, anything is possible in Hollywood, but I think you’re going to see Mugatu. We are planning on seeing Mugatu,” he said.
Theroux also hinted at a possible new villain that could be played by Jonah Hill (Superbad, Knocked Up).
“There are a couple new villains that step onto the stage, which we are all very happy about. And yes, Jonah (Hill) is the inspiration for one of them!”
The script for the movie is nearing completion, one of the film’s co-writers Justin Theroux told MTV News this week, continuing the comedy saga of a clueless male model played by Stiller who gets caught in a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Theroux, who worked on the original movie, said that he said a sequel to the film will probably materialize.
“The script is in good shape right now. I’m feeling very optimistic about it,” he told MTV.
“We’re doing a few little tweaks before we submit it, but I’m very hopeful that I‘ll be working on that soon. It’s too funny - it’ll blow your mind.”
However, it remains to be seen whether or not Owen Wilson, who played Zoolander’s nemesis in the original comedy, will return. Will Ferrell, who played the role of villainous mastermind Jacobim Mugatu in the first movie, could also come on board.
“Fingers crossed, anything is possible in Hollywood, but I think you’re going to see Mugatu. We are planning on seeing Mugatu,” he said.
Theroux also hinted at a possible new villain that could be played by Jonah Hill (Superbad, Knocked Up).
“There are a couple new villains that step onto the stage, which we are all very happy about. And yes, Jonah (Hill) is the inspiration for one of them!”
