The Devil Wears Prada 2 Hits London Red Carpet: Meryl, Anne & Emily Are Back, and Fashion’s Still Savage
Nearly two decades after Miranda Priestly’s icy glare froze audiences in their tracks, the gang is back — and London rolled out the sunniest welcome possible for the sequel nobody realized they needed this badly. On a gloriously bright evening, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reunited on the red carpet for The Devil Wears Prada 2, proving that some cinematic lightning can, in fact, be bottled twice.
The original 2006 film wasn’t just a hit; it became a cultural bible for anyone who’s ever survived a toxic boss, lusted after impossible fashion, or quoted “I’m just one stomach flu away from my goal weight” at brunch. Now, almost 20 years later, we’re diving back into the chaotic world of Runway magazine as the characters navigate an evolved (or maybe just more chaotic) media landscape. Fashion journalism in the age of TikTok? That’s a whole new circle of hell — or heaven, depending on your tolerance for algorithm-driven trends.
Hathaway, reprising her role as the now-grown Andy Sachs, told the BBC it was “so much fun” returning after that gut instinct to sign on two decades ago. Blunt, whose Emily Charlton remains one of the most quotable divas in cinema history, described slipping back into the character as effortless — “like a comfortable pair of old slippers.” Coming from the woman who once delivered lines with razor-sharp precision, that’s high praise. She also admitted her own kids loved the new film, and that the original’s multi-generational staying power still blows her mind.
Streep, of course, is back as the legendary Miranda Priestly — a performance many still believe was at least partly modeled on Anna Wintour. Tucci returns too, and the new blood includes Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley and Kenneth Branagh. Ashley called working with the OGs a “masterclass,” while comedian Caleb Hearon, playing one of Miranda’s fresh assistants, tried (and probably failed adorably) to play it cool around his idols.
One of the sweetest moments? Anne Hathaway hugging Donatella Versace, who pops up in a cameo. Fashion royalty meeting fashion royalty — it doesn’t get more on-brand.
What’s striking is how the cast keeps circling back to the original’s unexpected longevity. Blunt recalled thousands of fans swarming the streets during filming, turning what they thought would be a low-key sequel into something “nuts.” Amelia Dimoldenberg, who makes her own brief appearance, went full circle: the movie that inspired her to study fashion journalism as a 12-year-old now has her on the set. That kind of full-life-circle moment is pure movie magic.
Look, sequels can be risky — especially when the first one nailed the zeitgeist so perfectly. But if the red carpet energy and the cast’s obvious joy are any indication, The Devil Wears Prada 2 might just deliver the same sharp satire, killer wardrobe, and delicious office drama we craved. In an era where everything feels endlessly recycled, there’s something comforting about revisiting characters who feel like old (if terrifyingly glamorous) friends.
The film lands in UK cinemas on May 1. Whether you’re team “fashion is fun” or “corporate hell in heels,” grab your popcorn — and maybe a ridiculously oversized belt. Miranda would expect nothing less.
What do you think — worth the wait, or should some classics stay untouched?
