Full Breakdown
The Devil Wears Prada 2 – Cast, Cut-backs, and a Global Press Tour
4/25/2026, 8:42:12 PM
Core Release and Returning Cast
Twenty years after the original film’s debut, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is slated for worldwide theatrical release on May 1. The sequel reunites the core quartet: Meryl Streep as editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway as features editor Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt as luxury-brand head Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as art director Nigel. Director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna return to helm the continuation of the “Runway” magazine saga.
New Additions and Notable Absences
The film expands the “Runway” universe with a slate of fresh faces, including Justin Theroux, Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B. J. Novak, Conrad Ricamora, Rachel Bloom, Donatella Versace, Lady Gaga, Ciara, Calum Harper, and Ashley Graham.
Several expected participants do not appear. Adrian Grenier (Andy’s former chef boyfriend) was considered for a cameo but “the production schedule was too late,” according to Frankel. Sydney Sweeney filmed a scene as a celebrity client of Emily, but the sequence was cut for “creative” reasons. Rich Sommer confirmed he will not return, and Anna Wintour—the real-life inspiration for Miranda—was not granted a cameo, despite director Frankel’s earlier intention to include her.
Press Tour and Fashion Highlights
To promote the sequel, Streep and Hathaway embarked on a global press tour that began in Mexico City at the Museu Frida Kahlo and continued through Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, and London. At each stop, the duo showcased designer looks: a Balenciaga set in Tokyo, custom Celine in New York, and pieces by Korean designers Park Seung Gun and Jaden Cho. The world premiere took place at David Geffen Hall in New York’s Lincoln Center, followed by a red-carpet event at Cineworld Leicester Square and a photo-op on Trafalgar Square before the National Gallery.
Official Statements & Production Decisions
Frankel explained that the decision to omit Grenier’s cameo stemmed from timing constraints, while the removal of Sweeney’s scene was driven by narrative flow. Regarding Wintour, Frankel noted that a planned cameo was “too meta” and ultimately cut, though Wintour visited the set and left a note on the flower arrangements. He also reflected on the evolving relationship with the fashion editor, describing past “chilling” experiences and recent “collaboration with Vogue” as a sign of changing industry dynamics.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I had an idea about sneaking him into a cameo, and, in the end, it was just too late in our production schedule to make it happen,” — David Frankel, Director
- “That felt too meta to us to put her in the movie,” — David Frankel, Director (on Anna Wintour)
- “That was a total fluke,” — Anne Hathaway, Actress (on 2022 Michael Kors runway photo)
- “That's the thing, I show up, and who am I sat next to, but Anna! I was like, I think something's happening right now, but it was completely accidental, totally unplanned, but perhaps part of the reason why we're here [with the sequel]!” — Anne Hathaway, Actress
- “Unfortunately, she jumped her cue, so she's a little out of focus in the one shot that we did.” — David Frankel, Director (on Wintour’s cameo)
Data & Statistics
- Original film (2006) earned $327 million worldwide and received two Academy Award nominations.
- The sequel marks a 20-year gap between releases.
- 20th Century Studios is distributing the film.
- The press tour visited five continents and featured seven major fashion capitals.
What’s Next
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” opens in theaters on May 1, with promotional activities continuing through the summer. No further cameo appearances have been announced, and the studio has indicated that the expanded cast will drive the sequel’s storyline into new “Runway” territories.
