In anticipation of Zoolander 2, Esquire magazine has appointed the film's main character Derek Zoolander to be its March 2016 cover star.
Following the fictional model's Vogue cover with actress Penelop Cruz, Esquire UK has unveiled two covers featuring actor Ben Stiller as the legendary Derek Zoolander. The funny man -- and fictional fashion model -- is captured by photographer Simon Emmet and is seen striking two very Zoolander-esque poses. While the first cover sees the model dressed in a blue leather jacket paired with a Louis Vuitton scarf, the second cover captures him in a floral blazer complemented by an overcoat.
While both covers are set to hit newsstands in the coming days, Zoolander 2 will be released in theaters on February 12th, 2016.
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Ben Stiller as Derek Zoolander is the Cover Star for Esquire UK
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