According to multiple outlets, The Devil Wears Prada is getting the sequel treatment. The beloved 2006 film, based on the book of the same name by Lauren Weisberger, has become a cult classic, especially for fashion fans, and launched Anne Hathaway’s career to new heights.
Puck first reported the news, which has been confirmed by Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline now. However, Disney, the studio behind the sequel, hasn’t commented yet. The original cast also included Meryl Streep in her iconic Miranda Priestly role, which earned her an Oscar nomination, and Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton.
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In the first movie, Hathaway played Andy, a young journalist who finds a job as Priestly’s assistant in the most important fashion magazine. However, her time in the industry will teach her important lessons about ethics, relationships and more. So, what is the sequel about? Here’s all you need to know.
Who is behind ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ sequel?
According to all the reports, writer Aline Brosh McKenna (27 dresses, We Bought a Zoo) is developing the script. Meanwhile, it would be produced by Wendy Finerman, who was behind the original. No director is attached to the project yet, but Deadline reports that David Frankel, who helmed the original, is in talks to return.
Who is in the cast of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ sequel?
There are no deals done, but it’s expected that Meryl Streep would be reprising her role as Miranda Priestly, while Emily Blunt will return as Emily Charlton. However, Anne Hathaway’s Andy wouldn’t necessarily be back.
Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
In fact, the actress recently expressed skepticism over a sequel. She told E! News a few months back, that she doesn’t think that “a continuation of that story” was “ever gonna happen.”
Is there a plot for the sequel?
Puck reported that a possible plot for the sequel followed Priestly, who is still the head of Runway magazine, but now the publication is struggling financially. Meanwhile, she would clash with Emily (Blunt) who would now be an executive at a luxury brand conglomerate that advertises with Runway.
