Hold on to your designer hats because it’s official: after almost 20 years, a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is finally in the works! It appears that the long-awaited follow-up to the beloved fashion-forward film is moving forward, and honestly, this might just be the most exciting news you hear all week. The original film, a comedy-drama based on the novel by the same name, featured an all-star cast including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt. It was a massive success, raking in over $326 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo.
Despite its success, fans have been left hanging for nearly two decades, eagerly awaiting any news of a continuation. The first hint of hope came last year when Anne Hathaway, who played the ambitious Andrea Sachs, shared her doubts about a sequel during her appearance on The View. She expressed concerns about how the digital age has transformed the landscape of publishing, the industry at the heart of the story. “I just think that movie was in a different era. Now everything’s gone so digital and that movie is centered around the concept of producing a physical thing and it’s just, it’s just very different,” Hathaway explained.
Continuing her skepticism in a more recent E! interview, Hathaway remarked, “I don’t think a continuation of that story is probably ever gonna happen.” But, against all odds, it seems the fashion gods have heard our prayers. The Puck recently broke the news that not only has a sequel been greenlit, but it is already in early development stages. Sources also confirmed with Deadline that Ailine Brosh McKenna, the screenwriter of the original movie, is on board to pen the sequel.
Excitingly, it’s been reported that the film’s original producer Wendy Finerman and director David Frankel are also set to return. And if that wasn’t thrilling enough, both Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt have been persuaded to reprise their roles, though there’s yet to be any word on Hathaway’s involvement.
The reaction on social media has been explosive, with fans of the original movie eagerly expressing their anticipation and excitement. One Twitter user exclaimed, “This could be a sweet dream or beautiful nightmare. Either way I… will be watching.” Another chimed in, “About time there’s a sequel.” The enthusiasm continued with others stating, “I don’t care what it is, if Meryl Streep is in it, it’s my new favorite movie,” and “Wonder if it will be as good as the first one.” Another fan simply stated, “Ohh we are so back.”
So, what’s your take on this thrilling news? Are you ready to see Miranda Priestly grace your screens once more?