Ben Stiller and Tramell Tillman shocked Zoolander followers with a enjoyable Severance crossover. The 2001 comedy stars Stiller as a style mannequin, Derek Zoolander, who’s tricked into killing the minister of Malaysia. The film, which Stiller co-wrote and directed, grossed over $60 million in opposition to a $28 million manufacturing finances, resulting in a sequel with a fair wilder plot.
Years later, Stiller executive-produced and directed a number of episodes of the Apple TV sci-fi collection, Severance, which explores the know-how to separate an individual’s work reminiscence from private reminiscence. The collection’ star-studded forged options Adam Scott as Mark, Britt Decrease as Helly R., Christopher Walken as Burt, and Tillman as Milchick.
Per Selection, on the Cinespia Zoolander screening, Stiller and Tillman made a shock look. Stiller took the stage in character as Derek and thanked the viewers for displaying up at Zoolander 2‘s nine-year anniversary screening (the occasion was for the unique film, which turns 24 this 12 months) earlier than his introduction was interrupted by Tillman’s marching band.
The band performed the music from Severance season 2 finale, and Stiller informed them that this was “sort of extra like a Zoolander factor.“ Tillman then blew the whistle, and the band began enjoying a music from the film as a substitute.
What This Means For Zoolander & Severance
Since Severance‘s arrival on the streaming platform, many followers, particularly those that cherished Zoolander, have theorized that the sci-fi TV present is likely to be set in the identical universe as Stiller’s 2001 comedy film. The enjoyable crossover might very properly be in response to the excitement among the many fandom. The star has beforehand opened up about checking in on podcasts and theories, regardless of being cautious about their impression on the present.
In 2016, Stiller participated in an Ask Me Something Q&A on Reddit, which primarily centered round Severance. Then again, whereas the hit Apple TV collection was made below his manufacturing firm, and he was very creatively concerned within the course of, Stiller did not write the script, and therefore, it is impossible for Zoolander and Severance to share the identical universe.
Our Take On Zoolander & Severance’s First Crossover
The stunning Zoolander and Severance crossover is a enjoyable technique to interact followers who love each. In the meantime, Stiller’s delicate remark clarifying that Tillman and his marching band are enjoying the improper music additionally appears to trace on the two tasks not being related to one another.
Regardless, the Zoolander crossover opens doorways for future prospects. The hit sci-fi present has been ceaselessly referred to in interviews, sparking a powerful curiosity in potential crossovers. Seth Rogen joked about operating away from the severed ground whereas attempting to not spoil the ending of The Studio, and Adam Scott himself has mentioned the Parks & Recs crossover theories.
Zoolander
7/10
- Launch Date
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September 28, 2001
- Runtime
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90 minutes