Ben Stiller was blindsided over ‘Zoolander 2’ failure: I ‘really f--ked this up'
by New York Post
New York Post— “I thought everybody wanted this.” — Ben Stiller
Daily Mail—Ben Stiller, 58, says he was 'freaked out' by the horrible reviews for his rare box-office failure Zoolander 2: 'It was definitely blindsiding to me'. Ben Stiller didn't know it at the time, but Zoolander 2 being a flop at the box office turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It forced him to reflect on his career and ultimately go in another direction.
GeekTyrant—Ben Stiller Was "Blindsided" By ZOOLANDER 2 Flopping. Ben Stiller recently opened up about Zoolander 2 and how he was blindsided by the fact that it bombed at the box office. As you might have expected, he was confused...
The Guardian—Ben Stiller: I was blindsided by Zoolander 2 flopping. The actor said he was expecting a much warmer reception for the comedy sequel, but the shock gave him time to rethink his careerBen Stiller has said that he was “blindsided” by the failure of his 2016 sequel to Zoolander, the much-loved male model comedy from 2001.Speaking to David Duchovny on the latter’s podcast, Fail Better, Stiller said he was surprised by the critical and commercial scorn with which the movie was received. Continue reading