Get ready to return to Runway.
Nearly two decades after the original became a cultural phenomenon, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially in production—and the cast is nothing short of fabulous. With legendary returns, bold new additions, and a storyline that reflects today’s fashion and media landscape, the sequel promises a fresh twist on the world we couldn’t get enough of back in 2006.
The Icons Return
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Meryl Streep reprises her Oscar-nominated role as the formidable Miranda Priestly, still ruling the fashion world—though now navigating the turbulence of a struggling print empire.
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Anne Hathaway returns as Andy Sachs, no longer the naive assistant but a confident voice in media with a few surprises of her own.
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Emily Blunt is back as Emily Charlton, now an executive powerhouse in luxury advertising, proving her sharp tongue and high heels are sharper than ever.
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Stanley Tucci brings back the beloved Nigel Kipling, now caught between loyalty to Miranda and the realities of a changing industry.
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Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman also reprise their roles, adding extra depth to the story’s nostalgic callbacks.
Enter the New Guard
To match the stakes of the sequel’s modern setting, a new generation of characters steps into the spotlight:
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Kenneth Branagh plays Miranda’s husband, a character who’s finally stepping into the light after being absent from the original film. His role is rumored to unveil a new side of Miranda—off the runway and at home.
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Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, and Pauline Chalamet have been cast in key roles, likely representing rival firms, cutting-edge creatives, or up-and-coming disruptors in the fashion and media industries.
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Simone Ashley, Helen J. Shen, Conrad Ricamora, and Caleb Hearon round out the ensemble, injecting youthful energy and diverse perspectives into the Runway universe.
Who’s Missing?
One familiar face that won’t return: Adrian Grenier as Nate, Andy’s boyfriend in the original film. His character has been written out, allowing the sequel to explore Andy’s evolution on her own terms—both professionally and personally.
Behind the Seams
Filming began in June 2025, with scenes shot across New York and Italy. With director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna back at the helm, the creative vision behind the sequel remains true to the sharp tone, humor, and emotional realism that made the first film iconic.
The plot centers around the decline of traditional publishing, with Miranda fighting to keep Runway alive in a digital age. Meanwhile, Emily—now a powerful figure in luxury advertising—may become her fiercest competition yet.
Coming May 2026
Set for release on May 1, 2026, The Devil Wears Prada 2 will hit theaters just in time for fashion’s biggest weekend: the Met Gala. As old alliances are tested and new ones formed, the fashion world may never be the same.
That’s all.
