Zoolander 2 faces boycott over Benedict Cumberbatch's transphobic character

By Ebony Bowden
Updated November 29 2015 - 10:08am, first published November 24 2015 - 12:46am
Benedict Cumberbatch plays an androgynous, Andreja Pejic-esque supermodel in <i>Zoolander 2</i>.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays an androgynous, Andreja Pejic-esque supermodel in <i>Zoolander 2</i>.
Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson must save the world in <i>Zoolander 2</i>.
Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson must save the world in <i>Zoolander 2</i>.
The growing petition slamming the <i>Zoolander</i> sequel. Photo: Care2
The growing petition slamming the <i>Zoolander</i> sequel. Photo: Care2
Benedict Cumberbatch plays an androgynous, Andreja Pejic-esque supermodel in <i>Zoolander 2</i>.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays an androgynous, Andreja Pejic-esque supermodel in <i>Zoolander 2</i>.

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