Fans are excited as Meryl Streep steps back into the role of Miranda Priestly for The Devil Wears Prada 2. The first photos of Streep in costume show her wearing the character’s signature icy blonde hair, dark sunglasses, and a stylish beige trench coat. The sequel brings back the original cast, including Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, while introducing new faces like Kenneth Branagh as Miranda’s husband.
The movie is set to release on May 1, 2026, and follows Miranda’s struggle to keep her fashion magazine relevant in a digital world. Her biggest challenge comes from Emily Blunt’s character, now a powerful executive competing for the same advertising money.
Miranda Priestly’s Fashion Comeback
Meryl Streep was photographed on set in New York City wearing a purple blouse, brown leather pencil skirt, and high heels. Her look is almost identical to the original 2006 film, keeping Miranda’s sharp and intimidating style.
“Gird your loins: Miranda Priestly is back. Here’s Meryl Streep in all her icy glory, in the first photo of her taken on the New York set of The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
Fans online are calling her return “groundbreaking,” with many sharing memes and excitement over her unchanged appearance. The film’s production code name is “Cerulean,” a nod to Miranda’s famous monologue about the color blue in the first movie.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Plot and New Cast
The sequel picks up years after the original, with Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) now working at a newspaper and Miranda Priestly fighting to save her magazine from declining print sales. The biggest twist is Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), once Miranda’s assistant, now a rival executive with power over crucial ad deals.
New cast members include:
- Kenneth Branagh as Miranda’s husband
- Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, and B.J. Novak in undisclosed roles
- Simone Ashley and Pauline Chalamet as fresh faces in the fashion world
Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz
The first set photos of Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep quickly went viral. Hathaway shared a behind-the-scenes clip wearing a cerulean blue sweater, referencing the famous scene from the first film. Fans loved the callback, with many posting:
“Miranda Priestly is so back! Meryl Streep hasn’t aged a day.”
“The way I NEED this movie right now. The fashion, the drama, the one-liners—perfection.”
Director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, who worked on the original, are returning for the sequel. The film promises the same mix of sharp humor, high fashion, and workplace drama that made the first one a classic.
Behind the Scenes and Filming Details
Filming started in July 2025 across Manhattan, with scenes shot in Chelsea and Midtown. Hathaway has been spotted in multiple stylish outfits, including a denim jumpsuit and a pinstripe suit, hinting at Andy’s evolved fashion sense.
Streep previously admitted she found playing Miranda difficult because she stayed in character off-camera.
“It was horrible! I was [miserable] in my trailer. I could hear them all rocking and laughing. I was so depressed!”
Despite the challenges, she returns with the same commanding presence that made Miranda one of her most iconic roles.
What to Expect from The Devil Wears Prada 2
The sequel explores how the fashion and media industries have changed since 2006, with Miranda facing new challenges in a digital-first world. The clash between her and Emily Blunt’s character will be a major storyline, along with Andy’s return to the fashion world in a new role.
With the original team reuniting and new stars joining, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is one of the most anticipated movies of 2026.
Also read: Anne Hathaway Returns as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada 2 First Look Photos
Credits: News reports from Deadline, Vanity Fair, Variety, Page Six, and IMDb.
