Will Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep Reunite in The Devil Wears Prada 2?

Nearly two decades after The Devil Wears Prada musical graced the pop-cultural landscape, the questions have finally been laid to rest: YES, Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep are officially back for The Devil Wears Prada 2. The sequel is in production and will begin filming in July 2025. Fans everywhere in Hollywood and beyond are elated at the return of the cold editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly, and her assistant-turned-journalist, Andy Sachs.

Who Is Coming Back for the Sequel?  

What’s a sequel without the principals? And very importantly, it will thrill fans to learn that Hathaway and Streep won’t be alone; the group of actors will be over again. We have Emily Blunt, as the sharply acerbic assistant Emily Charlton whose wise-cracking one-liners made her a super star from the first film. Stanley Tucci, as Nigel who backed Andy, the ironically affable fashion director is back with his “tireless” and celebrated support role – perhaps the favourite subplot throughout the narrative experience of the first feature.

What is the Plot of The Devil Wears Prada 2?  

Although the studio has withheld many details, early indications suggest that the sequel will be focused on Miranda Priestly trying to combat the fast paced media landscape. Since 2006, the world of fashion publishing has changed dramatically because of the rise of digital platforms, influencers, and social media as new measures of style and authority.

Miranda’s challenge in this media environment? To be relevant in an environment where trends can rise and fall in one day, and glossy magazines no longer have the cultural power they used to. Fans can expect to see how her ironfisted discipline and exquisite taste adjusts to a new digital-first environment, or violates it.

Andy Sachs will likely also be looking at her personal and professional growth in her life since she walked away from Runway magazine. Will she still feel the same weight from her encounter with Miranda? Or will she encounter her in a way in which she must now confront her past decisions? More than likely, the sequel examines the ways in which both women meet new developments in their lives and the depth to which they may still be connected through another theme of ambition, fascination, and a complex form of respect.

Meryl Streep’s Return to the Big Screen  

One of the most intriguing facets of this endeavor is that The Devil Wears Prada 2 in West End marks Meryl Streep’s initial role in a film since 2021’s satire, Don’t Look Up. The actress is noted for becoming absorbed in every character she plays, and brings expectations when stepping back into her most notable role as Miranda Priestly. From her open monologue about the cerulean sweater color to leaning into scenes with aggressive authority, Miranda stands as one of Streep’s most iconic characters.

The sequel provides audiences with a unique opportunity to see what occurs when Miranda Priestly inhabits a film again after nearly two decades. Will Miranda again be sharper and more commanding than she was previously? Or will the shifts of culture reveal the cracks in her protective journey? Although these details are not yet determined, viewers have the promise of wit, cold stares, and piercing dialogue as enticing fragments of this iconic character.

Anne Hathaway: From Assistant to Leading Woman  

Anne Hathaway’s career has blossomed since her breakout performance as Andy Sachs, taking on impressive roles in films as different as Les Misérables and The Dark Knight Rises. Stepping back into the part that made her a household name has a sense of nostalgia and significance.

Andy’s transformation in the first film from innocent outsider to self-assured, principled woman with a successful career resonated with viewers, especially young people entering competitive working environments.

In the sequel, Hathaway’s Andy will no doubt embody the ongoing tensions contemporary women face trying to be successful in their career while defining who they are to themselves in an ever-evolving workplace. Andy’s identity is sure to resonate with fans who have grown up and/or grown alongside her since the original film in the mid-2000s.

The Significance of the Sequel  

Hollywood has become accustomed to sequels, but The Devil Wears Prada 2 feels significant due to its relevance to today’s culture. The first film was not just a comedic story about fashion; it was a social commentary on ambition, sacrifice, and the sacrifices associated with achievement: “You have to buy something you wanted, and I wanted that promotion.” In today’s environment, discussions of hostile workspaces, the increase of digital influence, and the pressures of female leadership loom. The sequel feels timely and welcomed.

The sequel also seems to have the potential to connect generations of viewers: those who watched the original movie on the big screen to know the new audience which was not born at the time of the original movie, but was able to, somehow, eventually see the original movie on online digital platforms.

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As filming goes on, fans can expect trailers, behind-the-scenes information, and the never-ending topic of what the sequel will be like. Will Miranda clash with Andy again? Will Nigel get to bask in the glory he was entitled to? Will Emily Charlton deliver the best insults? If you have already watched the West End shows ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, brace yourself for the second part already.