Aline Brosh McKenna details development of upcoming Devil Wears Prada 2
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Updated · Hollywood Reporter · May 2
Aline Brosh McKenna details development of upcoming Devil Wears Prada 2
6 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · May 2
McKenna said Meryl Streep’s willingness to hear ideas, after producer Wendy Finerman raised the prospect, accelerated work on the sequel nearly 20 years after the 2006 original.
She said the story revisits the four main characters in industries transformed by changes in journalism, fashion and publishing, while aiming to balance fan-service references with accessibility for new viewers.
McKenna also said the film uses more real designers, reflects shifting workplace and cultural values, and arrives amid strong public anticipation after crowds and paparazzi followed New York shooting last summer.
How does 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' balance nostalgia with a realistic portrayal of today's harsh media and fashion industry realities?
What drove Meryl Streep to return as Miranda Priestly, and how does her character reflect real-world changes in power and leadership?
With Nate absent and Andy facing layoffs, does the sequel challenge or reinforce perceptions of ambition and 'selling out' in 2026?