Meryl Streep And Emily Blunt Return For 'The Devil Wears Prada' Sequel After 18 Years
A sequel to the 2006 hit film "The Devil Wears Prada" is officially in development at Disney, according to multiple sources. Meryl Streep is expected to reprise her role as Runway editor Miranda Priestly, with Emily Blunt also returning as her former assistant, as reported by Puck News. E! News has reached out for confirmation but has not received a response.
Plot details have emerged, revealing that the sequel will focus on Miranda facing challenges in the declining magazine publishing industry. The only person who can help her is Blunt's character, Emily Charlton, now a high-powered executive at a luxury fashion group. Miranda needs the brand's significant advertising dollars to prove her continued relevance.
While Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt are set to return, Anne Hathaway has not been confirmed to reprise her role as Andy Sachs. However, original producer Wendy Finerman and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna are attached to the project, according to Variety. Despite high anticipation, there is no release date yet.
Anne Hathaway has previously expressed why she never felt the need for a sequel. "I don't think a continuation of that story is probably ever gonna happen," she told E! News in March. She appreciates how beloved the movie remains, adding, "The reason that movie felt so special was that we were a team and we did that work, but really it's the love that everybody pours to it."
The Oscar winner shared her thoughts on what Andy Sachs might be doing now. "I think Andy is in Paris and I think that she is writing for a wonderful French women's magazine," she said to E! News in 2022. "I think she's a staff writer and she speaks French fluently. And I don't think she's married, but she might have a child or two. I think she's pretty fab."
Fans of the original film will likely be excited about this new development. The storyline promises an engaging continuation with familiar characters navigating new challenges in the fashion world.
The original film was widely acclaimed for its performances and its sharp portrayal of the fashion industry. The sequel aims to build on this legacy while introducing fresh dynamics between its characters.
As more details emerge about this highly anticipated sequel, fans will be eager to see how the story unfolds and whether other original cast members will join Streep and Blunt in reprising their roles. The film's production team is expected to bring back some of the magic that made the first movie a success while exploring new themes relevant to today's media landscape.
This upcoming sequel has big expectations to meet given the iconic status of its predecessor. With key cast members returning and an intriguing plotline, it aims to capture both old fans and new audiences alike. The announcement has generated significant buzz among fans who are eager for updates on casting decisions and release dates as production progresses.
