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: Principal photography took place in Rome, Italy , between April and July 2015.

: Distributed by Paramount Pictures , the film opened on February 12, 2016 . Zoolander No. 2

: Kristen Wiig joins the cast as Alexanya Atoz , the eccentric head of the House of Atoz, who conspires with the escaped Jacobim Mugatu (Will Ferrell). : Principal photography took place in Rome, Italy

: Arriving 15 years after the original, it was dedicated to the memory of Drake Sather , the character's co-creator. Plot and Characters : Arriving 15 years after the original, it

: The film was directed by Ben Stiller , who also co-wrote the script with Justin Theroux , John Hamburg , and Nicholas Stoller .

The following overview examines the production, reception, and themes of , the 2016 sequel to the 2001 cult comedy. Production and Release