( CNN ) Looks like another really , really , ridiculously good-looking person is joining the cast of `` Zoolander 2 . '' Actress Penelope Cruz will appear in the upcoming sequel to the popular 2001 film , Ben Stiller announced Friday . Stiller , who plays the title role of male model Derek Zoolander , dropped the news by sharing a photo of `` Little Penny '' Cruz as a child and saying he was `` excited '' to welcome her to the cast . Stiller and Owen Wilson , who plays so-hot-right-now model `` Hansel '' made a surprise appearance at Paris Fashion Week to promote the film . It is scheduled for release in February 2016 . Stiller has been sharing photos on social media from the film 's production in Italy , dropping hints to the plot . For example , it looks like Zoolander has a son in the sequel ! Stiller , a producer on the film , is also slated to produce the sequel to `` Dodgeball , '' another fan favorite from his resume .
Ben Stiller announces that Penelope Cruz will join cast of `` Zoolander 2 '' `` Zoolander 2 '' is scheduled for release in February 2016 .