Ben Stiller and Tramell Tillman shocked Zoolander followers with a enjoyable Severance crossover. The 2001 comedy stars Stiller as a vogue mannequin, Derek Zoolander, who’s tricked into killing the minister of Malaysia, which he co-wrote and directed. The film grossed over $60 million in opposition to a $28 million manufacturing finances, resulting in a sequel with a good wilder plot.
Stiller government produced and directed a number of episodes of the Apple TV sci-fi sequence, Severance, which explores the know-how to separate an individual’s work reminiscence from private reminiscence. The film’s star-studded forged options Adam Scott as Mark, Britt Decrease as Helly R., Christopher Walken as Burt, and Tillman as Milchick.
On the Cinespia Zoolander screening, Stiller and Tillman made a shocking look. Stiller took the stage in character as Derek and thanked the viewers for exhibiting up at Zoolander 2’s nine-year anniversary screening (the occasion was for the unique film, which turns 24 this yr) earlier than his introduction was interrupted by Tillman’s marching band.
The band performed the music from Severance season 2 finale, and Stiller advised them that this was “kind of more like a Zoolander thing.” Tillman then blew the whistle and the band began taking part in a tune from the film as a substitute.
What This Means For Zoolander And Severance
Derek (Ben Stiller) placing a pose in Zoolander
Since Severance’s arrival on the streaming platform, many followers, particularly those that beloved Zoolander, have theorized that the sci-fi TV is likely to be set in the identical universe as Stiller’s 2001 comedy film. The enjoyable crossover may very properly be in response to the thrill among the many fandom. The director has beforehand opened up about checking in on podcasts and theories, regardless of being cautious about its affect on the present.
In 2016, Stiller participated in an Ask Me Something Q&A on Reddit, which primarily centered round Severance. However, whereas the hit Apple TV sequence was produced beneath his manufacturing firm and he was very creatively concerned within the course of, Stiller did not write the script, and therefore, it is most unlikely for Zoolander and Severance to share the identical universe.
Our Take On Zoolander And Severance’s First Crossover
Helly wanting confused in Severance
The shocking Zoolander and Severance crossover is a enjoyable approach to interact followers who love each. In the meantime, Ben Stiller’s delicate remark clarifying that Tillman and his marching band are taking part in the incorrect tune additionally appears to trace on the two tasks not being linked to one another.
Regardless, the crossover opens the door 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 flooring whereas making an attempt to not spoil the ending of The Studio, and Adam Scott himself even had a enjoyable concept to do a Parks & Recs and Severance crossover.
Zoolander
7/10
Launch Date
September 28, 2001
Runtime
90 minutes
