Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt are back in the 18-year-later sequel, promising a plot twist that will blow your mind
Hold onto your Prada heels because the cat’s out of the bag! The beloved 2006 rom-com The Devil Wears Prada is getting a sequel, and it’s already causing a stir in Hollywood.
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The news broke thanks to Lauren Sherman at Puck, a top-tier style newsletter, and the details are as juicy as they come. Disney has given the green light for The Devil Wears Prada 2, bringing back the iconic Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt. And guess what? Aline Brosh McKenna, the original screenwriter, is also returning to pen this sure-to-be smash hit.
Plot Twists and Power Shifts in The Devil Wears Prada 2
In The Devil Wears Prada sequel, the tables have turned. The ever-intimidating editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) is nearing the end of her reign in the struggling magazine industry. Meanwhile, her once-timid assistant, Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), is now a high-flying executive at a top luxury fashion conglomerate (maybe Kering or LVMH?).
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The power dynamics have flipped, and Miranda Priestly now finds herself needing to curry favour with Emily Charlton for those dwindling ad dollars. If you’re in the luxury fashion media game, you’re probably buzzing with thoughts right now. But here’s a twist: Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), the serious journalist from the first film, isn’t in the rumoured plot.
Anne Hathaway’s Dream Sequel
Anne Hathaway had her own whimsical idea for a sequel back in 2022. She envisioned a scenario where Andy Sachs and Emily Charlton are on a mission to fetch Miranda Priestly’s coffee in Europe, picking up Nigel (Stanley Tucci) along the way. A fun idea, but for now, it’s just a fantasy.
Who’s In and Who’s Out in The Devil Wears Prada Sequel?
So far, only Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep are said to return. There’s no word on whether Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Adrian Grenier, or Simon Baker will make an appearance. However, the new plot opens the door for fresh faces and exciting new characters.
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New Faces, New Flames?
With Emily Blunt’s expanded role, there’s plenty of room for a new love interest. How about a charming French designer, say Louis Garrel, who happens to be exactly Blunt’s age? Or maybe Miranda Priestly could find romance with a dashing fashion exec from Emily Charlton’s world? The possibilities are endless and oh-so-enticing.
Will The Devil Wears Prada 2 Feature Cameos from Fashion’s Elite?
Given the evolving media landscape, expect some eager new upstarts managing Runway’s digital and social media presence, the magazine from the film inspired by Vogue and led by Miranda Priestly. And fingers crossed for cameos from fashion royalty like Miuccia Prada or former Valentino Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli. Anticipation is high in the fashion world.
Fashionistas, get ready. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is shaping up to be a must-watch event, promising more drama, more fashion, and more fierce performances. Stay tuned!
Angelo Ruggeri
Journalist, Master’s Programme Tutor & Fashion Styling Course Leader, Milan