The Devil Wears Prada 2 was almost confirmed in July 2024
Get ready for more memorable quotes, as a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is reportedly coming, nearly twenty years after Miranda Priestly first gave us chills with her cold “that’s all.”
Based on Lauren Weisberger’s novel, the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada follows Anne Hathaway’s character, Andy, as she enters the ruthless world of high-fashion publishing by joining the prestigious Runway magazine. As Andy becomes captivated by her demanding boss, Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep), and competes with her challenging colleague Emily (played by Emily Blunt), she finds herself struggling to balance her family and friends with her overpowering new job and career.
The Devil Wears Prada was a massive success, appealing to both fashion enthusiasts and general moviegoers. It earned over $326 million (around £251 million) globally and received two Oscar nominations. David Frankel’s film is so cherished that it has inspired a musical adaptation, with Vanessa Williams from Ugly Betty starring as the icy Miranda Priestly, currently drawing huge, sold-out audiences in London’s West End. Rumors of a sequel began swirling after the original cast—Streep, Blunt, and Hathaway—reunited at the Oscars.
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Disney has officially given the green light for a sequel to the 2006 hit comedy The Devil Wears Prada, according to reports from Puck and Variety. Meryl Streep, who brilliantly portrayed the formidable editor, Miranda Priestly, has reportedly signed on to return, along with her costar Emily Blunt.
However, Anne Hathaway’s involvement in the sequel remains uncertain. Hathaway, who played the role of Andy Sachs, has expressed doubts over the years about being involved in a potential sequel, making her return unclear. Despite this, it’s difficult to imagine a sequel without her character’s unique perspective.
Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, who wrote the original film, is also returning and was reportedly instrumental in securing Streep’s participation. As of now, Disney has declined to comment on the sequel’s development.
What will The Devil Wears Prada 2 be about?
The plot might center around Miranda Priestly, who remains at the helm of Runway magazine, as she struggles to adapt to the increasingly digital magazine industry and fights to secure advertising revenue. Meanwhile, Emily has climbed the career ladder and now holds a position at one of Runway’s luxury brand conglomerates that advertises with the magazine.
Alternatively, the movie could follow the storyline of the book sequel, Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns, published in 2013. This novel is set nearly a decade after the original and brings Andy and Emily together again as top magazine editors, only for Miranda to unexpectedly come back into Andy’s life.
Who is in the cast?
The original cast, including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, and Stanley Tucci, are all in talks to return for the sequel, according to Entertainment Weekly. Meryl Streep has also reportedly signed on to come back.
In February 2024, the three lead women had a brief reunion on the SAG Awards stage when they presented the award for Best Male Actor in a Comedy Series. As Streep began to open the envelope to announce the winner, Blunt playfully quoted one of Streep’s famous lines from the movie, saying, “By all means, move at a glacial pace. You know that thrills me.”
The previous month, Hathaway and Blunt had a reunion for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, where they reminisced about their time working on the film. “We just had a joy bomb of a time on that movie. I don’t know if any of us knew it was going to become what it did,” Blunt said. “It’s quoted to me every week. It will be the movie that changed my life.”
Who is directing The Devil Wears Prada 2?
Wendy Finerman, who produced The Devil Wears Prada, is set to return for the sequel, and according to Deadline, the original director, David Frankel, is also in discussions about coming back.
Aline Brosh McKenna, who wrote the 2006 film, is confirmed to return as well.
When will The Devil Wears Prada sequel come out?
The sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is currently in the early stages of development, with discussions underway among the original cast and crew. While exciting updates are emerging, it’s important to note that the project is still in the talking phase and won’t be released at least until 2026. Fans will need to be patient as the film continues to take shape.
