A recent casting announcement has revealed that the highly anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, is expanding its ensemble with notable additions. The production, taking place under the banner of Disney’s 20th Century Studios, has confirmed that several high-profile actors will join the returning cast nearly two decades after the original film’s release.
The latest cast members include Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Pauline Chalamet, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, and Conrad Ricamora, as reported by Variety. The sequel is currently in production, with a theatrical release date set for May 1, 2026. Fans can look forward to seeing Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprise their original roles.
Liu’s involvement brings an exciting dynamic, especially as she reunites with Theroux, her co-star from Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. Theroux has recently appeared in projects like Beetlejuice and The Girl on the Train. Novak, best known for his role on The Office, also directed the 2022 film Vengeance. Chalamet has gained recognition for her role in The Sex Lives of College Girls.
The sequel will delve into the challenges faced by Miranda Priestly (played by Streep) as she navigates the evolving landscape of traditional magazine publishing. The plot reveals a power struggle between Priestly and Blunt’s character, who is now a top executive at a luxury fashion group controlling vital advertising revenue. Notably, Kenneth Branagh will portray Miranda’s husband, while Tracie Thoms returns as Lily and Tibor Feldman reprises his role as Irv Ravitz. The role of Simone Ashley remains a mystery.
Director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna return to guide this project, alongside producer Karen Rosenfelt. The original film, released in 2006 and based on Lauren Weisberger’s bestselling novel, grossed approximately $326 million globally and earned Streep an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
As anticipation builds for the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2, fans are eager to see how this new chapter unfolds in the world of high fashion and the iconic Runway magazine.
