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Sydney Sweeney's Prada Cameo Cut, Focus on Gundam

4/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

Sydney Sweeney's cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2 was cut after the production team deemed the scene structurally incompatible with the film, per Entertainment Weekly.
The three-minute scene showed Sydney Sweeney playing herself, styled by Emily Blunt's character.
Beyond Prada, Sweeney remains active, leading the upcoming live-action Gundam movie and starring in Euphoria season 3.
The sequel premieres May 1, with returning stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.

History

Historical Context

"The Devil Wears Prada," released in 2006, became a cultural touchstone, grossing over $326 million and reflecting the fashion industry's power through the character Miranda Priestly, portrayed by Meryl Streep. The film's success paved the way for a sequel, "The Devil Wears Prada 2," set to premiere in 2026, highlighting ongoing tensions in Hollywood between creative vision and audience expectations.

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Story summary

Sydney Sweeney's cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2 was cut after the production team deemed the scene structurally incompatible with the film, per Entertainment Weekly.
The three-minute scene showed Sydney Sweeney playing herself, styled by Emily Blunt's character.
Beyond Prada, Sweeney remains active, leading the upcoming live-action Gundam movie and starring in Euphoria season 3.
The sequel premieres May 1, with returning stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.

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