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Packing for Rome! Fred Armisen throws coffee in his carry-on in humorous video announcing his role in Zoolander 2

Published: 13:29 EST, 23 April 2015 | Updated: 16:23 EST, 23 April 2015

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He's known for his hilarious sketches on Saturday Night Live and as the co-creator of quirky IFC series Portlandia.

But on Tuesday he announced he was joining another popular crew - that of the highly anticipated sequel Zoolander 2, which is currently filming in Rome.

The 48-year-old took to his Instagram account to share the news in a comical video, which had the star packing 'American coffees' in his suitcase, just 'in case Ben [Stiller] and the crew were homesick.'

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Heading on a trip: On Tuesday Fred Armisen shared an Instagram video in which he packed for an upcoming trip to Rome

Those aren't three ounces! The 48-year-old funny man announced his role in Zoolander 2 by packing 'American coffees in case Ben and the crew were homesick'

The video begins on a close shot of the actor's suitcase, as he adds his glasses, while noting: 'Okay, packing to go to Rome.'

He then adds a toothbrush, 'pencils to write with,' and a pair of 'nice headphones,' which were displayed on a mannequin head.

'For Ben and then crew, some nice American coffees in case they're homesick,' he then says, as he adds a tray of iced coffees to his suitcase and zips it up.

Fred Armisen preps for a trip to Rome to film Zoolander 2

Off to a good start: Fred began the video with a close shot of his suitcase, at first adding glasses, a toothbrush, pencils, and headphones

Almost ready! The Portlandia star began the video with normal travel necessities, as he noted: 'Okay, packing to go to Rome'

He signed off on the video, captioned: 'Upcoming trip to Rome. #zoolander2 @benstiller,' with a wave, after concluding: 'And, we're all set.'

The film's star - Ben Stiller - reposted the video on his Instagram account that same day, adding: 'Excited @sordociego (Fred Armisen!!) is joining the #zoolander2 cast!'

Fred is known for his work on Saturday Night Live and Portlandia, as well as guest appearances on shows such as 30 Rock, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and films such as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

How thoughtful? The actor then joked that he was bringing coffee for Ben [Stiller] and the crew, as he zipped three of the iced beverages into his suitcase

Sharing a laugh: The TV star is known for his many years on Saturday Night Live - pictured here with Kristen Wiig

This announcement follows a series of many this month, of stars joining the cast of the sequel to the popular 2001 comedy.

Most recently Ben shared a comical video on his Instagram account, in which - as his character Derek Zoolander - he thought he was speaking to Hansel - Owen Wilson's character from the film - about Billy Zane returning.

However, when the man with wavy blonde hair - who had been facing away, reading the newspaper - turned around, it was Billy, and he was quick to show off his best Blue Steel, Zoolander's signature pucker.

Keeping busy: Fred is also the co-creator of IFC series Portlandia, which is in its fifth season

Hansel? Ben recently shared an Instagram video which showed Billy Zane - who appeared in 2001's Zoolander as himself - dressing up as Owen Wilson's character Hansel to announce his role in the sequel

Ben also recently shared a throwback photo of Penelope Cruz, writing: 'Excited to announce Penelope "Little Penny" Cruz has joined #Zoolander2 cast! #fbf'

Will Ferrell is said to be returning as his character Mugato, and Ben's wife Christine Taylor is coming back as Matilda.

Cyrus Arnold is joining the cast as Zoolander's son, and Jonah Hill, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Cara Delevingne, Naomi Campbell, and Anna Wintour are all rumored to make an appearance.

Billy Zane's tries 'blue steel' as a Zoolander 2 announcement

Throwback: The director also posted this sweet snap of Penelope Cruz to announce that she would be joining the fashion parody sequel as well

Already accustomed with the Italian fashion houses, Ben and Owen channeled their famous alter-egos as they announced the return of Zoolander during the Valentino AW14 show at Paris Fashion Week in March.

When the characters return to the modelling world, their business is threatened by an opposing company.

Ben will perform both male lead and directing duties on the film penned by Jennifer Aniston's actor fiancé Justin Theroux.

The fashion parody sequel, slated for release in 2016, started filming two weeks ago and comes 15 years after the first film.

Surprise! Ben (L) and Owen Wilson (R) channeled their famous alter-egos as they hit the runway at Paris Fashion Week in March to announce the movie's return