The long-awaited sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 is bringing big changes for Anne Hathaway’s character Andy Sachs, including a brand-new love interest. Australian actor Patrick Brammall will play Andy’s romantic partner, replacing Adrian Grenier’s Nate from the original 2006 film.
Fans criticized Nate for being unsupportive of Andy’s career, and the sequel is giving her a fresh start. Brammall, known for Colin From Accounts and Evil, will portray a character audiences are meant to like, according to sources.
“All those memes that came out were shocking to me. It hadn’t occurred to me until I started to really think about it, and perhaps it was because I was as immature as Nate was at the time,” Grenier previously said about his character’s backlash.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Brings Back Original Stars With New Additions
Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci are returning alongside Hathaway. The sequel follows Miranda Priestly (Streep) as she battles the decline of print media and faces off against Blunt’s Emily Charlton, now a luxury executive.
New cast members include Kenneth Branagh as Miranda’s husband and Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, and Pauline Chalamet in undisclosed roles. Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) also joins the film.
Why Andy’s New Love Interest Matters
In the first movie, Nate constantly dismissed Andy’s job at Runway magazine, calling it frivolous. His lack of support made him unpopular with fans. The sequel is correcting this by introducing a more encouraging partner.
Brammall’s character is expected to be a positive influence, contrasting with Nate’s negativity. This shift reflects modern views on relationships and career support.
What We Know About the Sequel’s Plot
While exact details are secret, the story revolves around Miranda’s struggle to save Runway as print media declines. Emily Charlton, now a powerful fashion executive, becomes her rival. Andy’s role is still unclear, but her new relationship suggests personal growth.
The film is set nearly 10 years after the original, with Andy likely established in her journalism career. Fans speculate whether it will draw from Lauren Weisberger’s sequel novel, Revenge Wears Prada.
Production Updates and Release Date
Filming began in New York City in July 2025, with Hathaway sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses on social media. The movie is scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.
“Heading to werk #dwp2,” Hathaway captioned a TikTok video from the set.
With the original director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna returning, expectations are high for the sequel to match the success of the first film, which earned $326 million worldwide.
Credits: Sources include Variety, Entertainment Weekly, Hindustan Times, and IMDb.
