Filming has officially started on The Devil Wears Prada 2, bringing back the iconic cast that fans have long admired.
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprise their roles, while Kenneth Branagh joins the cast as Miranda Priestly’s husband.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
The original 2006 film, based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel, captured the cutthroat world of fashion journalism.
It follows Andy Sachs (Hathaway), a young journalist who lands a coveted job at a high-fashion magazine. She works under the demanding editor Miranda Priestly (Streep), according to Vanity Fair.
The sequel is expected to explore Miranda’s struggle to keep her traditional print magazine afloat amid the decline of the industry. This is a timely theme given the ongoing shifts in media worldwide.
MAIN CHARACTERS OF THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
Emily Blunt’s character, once Miranda’s assistant, has risen to become a powerful executive in a luxury fashion conglomerate. She controls advertising budgets that Miranda desperately needs.
How Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs fits into this new dynamic in The Devil Wears Prada 2 remains unclear. Her character left the fashion world at the end of the first film to pursue newspaper journalism.
Kenneth Branagh’s addition as Miranda’s husband promises to add depth to the famously guarded editor’s personal life.
This casting has already sparked excitement among fans eager to see new facets of Miranda Priestly.
ANNA WINTOUR AND THE FASHION INDUSTRY
Director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna return to helm the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. They will ensure the film maintains the sharp wit and heart that made the original a cult classic.
Producer Karen Rosenfelt is also back on board.
The sequel’s production comes at a significant moment. Anna Wintour, the real-life inspiration for Miranda Priestly, announced her retirement after nearly 40 years as Vogue’s editor-in-chief.
With its blend of fashion, humour, and drama, viewers can look forward to a stylish and engaging return to the world of Runway magazine.
A GLAMOROUS SEQUEL
In the words of Meryl Streep, “Miranda Priestly is a force of nature, and I’m thrilled to explore her story further in this new chapter.”
Anne Hathaway added, “It’s exciting to revisit these characters and see how they’ve evolved in a rapidly changing world.”
Emily Blunt commented, “The dynamic between Miranda and Emily’s characters has grown more complex, and I can’t wait for audiences to see that.”
Stanley Tucci said, “Returning to Nigel’s world feels like coming home.”
This sequel promises a glamorous escape and a reflection on the changing face of media and fashion, themes that resonate globally.
HOW DO YOU THINK THE FASHION INDUSTRY HAS CHANGED SINCE THE FIRST FILM?
Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.
Subscribe to The South African website’s newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
