Ben Stiller reflects on Zoolander 2 flopping: "It really freaked me out"
Flickering Myth - 2024-04-24T18:59:18.000Z

Even when a fanbase seems to be demanding something, that doesn’t always mean it will connect with the general public. Ben Stiller learned that lesson when Zoolander 2, which was released in 2016, flopped with critics and at the box office. That reportedly blindsided the actor and filmmaker, which eventually allowed him to shake up […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Ben Stiller reflects on...

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Ben Stiller was blindsided over ‘Zoolander 2’ failure: I ‘really f--ked this up'