Not that we like to blow our own trumpet for being, like, way ahead of the game n’ ting, but, it was, ooh only about a WHOLE YEAR AGO we broke the news that a Zoolander part deux would indeed be in the works. Fast forward to today and now the script is apparently in the can. With much of Ben Stiller and co-writer Justin Theroux’s research being conducted at Paris Fashion Week (Ed’s note: nope, we didn’t spot them larking about like we did Bruno two years ago) Stiller explains the story thus far:

"Now the studio has the script and we’re at that point where we’re waiting to see what they want to do. It’s ten years later and most of it is set in Europe. I don’t want to give away too much, but it’s basically Derek and Hansel ten years later - though the last movie ended on a happy note a lot of things have happened in the meantime. Their lives have changed and they’re not really relevant anymore. It’s a new world for them. Will Ferrell is written into the script and he’s expressed interest in doing it. I think Mugatu is an integral part of the Zoolander story, so yes, he features in a big way.”

We are left to ponder what else may be in store since the fashion landscape has changed oh-so much since 2001. This will be a post-recession fashion film after all folks, so we’re thinking; Fashion Week’s will be running on a 5 day schedule, Derek and Hansel will be working their thang at micro-salon presentations not extravagant runway shows of course, blog appearances will be the new cover-star campaigns and Mugatu will be pushing an eco-stance with his Derelicte line, obs.

Posted on January 18, 2011 at 9:49:02 by The Real Runway