In 2006, the world was gifted one of the most quotable and magnificent films of the 21st Century. No, no. That wasn't a question. The Devil Wears Prada, based on a novel by Lauren Weisberger, starred Meryl Streep as a demon fashion magazine editor who made ridiculous demands on her long-suffering assistants, played by Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway. The movie managed to both celebrate and send up the fashion industry at the same time. It has developed a cult following over the years and was recentlyadapted as a stage musical. The film studios may have been moving at a glacial pace for the last two decades (you know how that thrills us), but now, we're finally getting a sequel. Here's everything we know so far. Miranda Priestly, along with her anti-bacterial wipes and excellent taste in cerulean sweaters, will once again be portrayed by Hollywood royaltyMeryl Streep. It will be the actress's first film since 2021's Don't Look Up. Anne Hathawaywill reprise her role as Andrea "Andy" Sachs, provided there isn't some kind of hideous skirt convention she has to go to. Her fellow assistant Emily, played byEmily Blunt, will also return, having hopefully given up her diet where she doesn't eat anything, unless she feels like she's going to faint, and then she eats a cube of cheese. Miranda's right-hand man Nigel, played byStanley Tucci, who must surely be due a promotion after his whole life went up in smoke, will be back as well. New cast members include British actorKenneth Branagh, who will reportedly play Miranda's husband. We hope he knows how to spell Gabbana. But one person who won't be back is Andrea's boyfriend Nate, played by Entourage starAdrian Grenier. He and the couple's group of friends were perceived as the villains of the first film as the movie was gradually reappraised over the years, and viewers have increasingly criticised Andy's support network for not, well, supporting her and her career. Weisberger did write a sequel to her original novel, 2013's Revenge Wears Prada, but it's not clear how closely the second film will resemble it. In the second book, Andy had recently turned 30, was about to get married and was now a successful magazine editor in her own right, working closely with her former Runway survivor Emily - before Miranda re-enters her life. The book is rumoured to be the basis of the film sequel, but according toHollywood trade publication Variety,there will some new story elements too. Viewers will reportedly join Miranda as she navigates the decline of traditional magazine publishing. It's understood she will be forced to court her one-time assistant Emily, who is now a high-powered executive for a luxury brand, for advertising revenue. In real life, Weisberger briefly worked at Vogue as an assistant to Dame Anna Wintour, who coincidentally announced last week she wasstepping down as the magazine's editor-in-chiefafter 37 years. It's not just the stars who are returning for The Devil Wears Prada 2 - the core creative team are back too. David Frankelwill return to direct, having helmed Marley & Me, Hope Springs and Collateral Beauty in the interim. The original film's producer, Wendy Finerman, is also coming back. AndAline Brosh McKennawill once again write the screenplay. Since 2006, she has also written Cruella, Morning Glory, 27 Dresses and I Don't Know How She Does It. It's clear the stars and creative team have fond memories of the film, and Streep, Hathaway and Bluntreunited at the SAG Awards last yearfor a short sketch as their beloved characters. The actors have often been asked what their characters might be up to today. In 2022, Hathaway mused: "I think [Andrea] is writing for a wonderful French women's magazine. I think she's a staff writer and she speaks French fluently. I don't think she's married, but she might have a child or two. I think she's pretty fab." Gird your loins, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is due to be released in cinemas onFriday 1 May 2026. With impeccable timing, that is the weekend before fashion's biggest night, the Met Gala, which always takes place on the first Monday in May. A sequel? For Spring? Goundbreaking.
Everything we know so far about The Devil Wears Prada 2
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The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 2006 film, The Devil Wears Prada, is set to bring back the iconic characters that fans have cherished for nearly two decades. Meryl Streep will reprise her role as the formidable Miranda Priestly, the fashion magazine editor known for her demanding nature and impeccable style. Alongside her, Anne Hathaway will return as Andrea 'Andy' Sachs, the ambitious assistant who navigated the challenges of the fashion world. Emily Blunt will also return as Emily, Andy's rival and colleague, while Stanley Tucci reprises his role as Nigel, Miranda's loyal right-hand man. The film will introduce new cast members, including Kenneth Branagh, who is reported to play Miranda's husband. Notably absent from the sequel will be Adrian Grenier, who played Andrea's boyfriend Nate, as his character was viewed unfavorably in the original film's retrospective analysis. The sequel aims to capture the evolution of the fashion industry, with a storyline that hints at the decline of traditional magazine publishing and the changing dynamics between Miranda and her former assistant Emily, now a powerful executive in her own right.
The sequel is said to draw some inspiration from Lauren Weisberger's 2013 follow-up novel, Revenge Wears Prada, although the exact plot details remain under wraps. In the book, Andy is depicted as a successful magazine editor on the brink of marriage, which suggests a significant character development from her original role. The creative team from the first film is also returning, with David Frankel directing, Wendy Finerman producing, and Aline Brosh McKenna writing the screenplay. As excitement builds for The Devil Wears Prada 2, fans are eagerly speculating about the characters' journeys and how the film will reflect contemporary fashion challenges. Set for release on May 1, 2026, the sequel's timing aligns perfectly with the Met Gala, making its debut a fitting celebration of fashion culture. The original film's legacy, marked by its memorable quotes and satirical take on the fashion industry, continues to resonate, and this sequel promises to reignite that spark while exploring new narratives in the ever-evolving world of style.
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