Nearly two decades on from the seminal 2006 film, the hotly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada has officially begun filming. Yes, fashion’s favourite villain Miranda Priestly is returning to the big screen – it appears “that’s [not ] all”.
Harried assistant Emily( Emily Blunt), scriptwriter Aline Brosh McKenna and director David Frankel are all returning, as well as leads Anne Hathaway (Andy) and Stanley Tucci as the beloved Nigel. Joining the impressive roster of returning actors, Kenneth Branagh is set to star as Priestley’s husband. One character missing from the sequel is Nate, Andy’s boyfriend from the first movie and one of the biggest villains among fans (perhaps more so than Miranda).
Based on Lauren Weisberger’s bestselling 2003 book of the same name, the movie saw Andrea hired as a personal assistant to a powerful magazine editor. Set in the high-octane fashion world of New York, the job soon becomes a nightmarish struggle to keep up with her boss’s increasingly outlandish demands and schedule.
Weisberger was a former personal assistant of Anna Wintour, and it’s widely believed that the US Vogue editor was her inspiration for the character of Miranda, though Wintour has claimed she has no memory of the author working for her.
Details on the follow-up film remain sparse, but it’s thought that the new movie could use Weisberger’s 2013 sequel as source material. From plot details to where to buy the book, here’s everything you need to know about Revenge Wears Prada.
‘Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns’ by Lauren Weisberger, published by HarperCollins: £10.11, Amazon.co.uk
Set a decade after the events of the first book, Andy is now 30 years old and a successful editor at a bridal fashion magazine, launched with her former nemesis and new best friend, Emily Charlton.
On the brink of marriage, starting a family and at the peak of her career, Andy is still haunted by her former boss at Runway magazine, Miranda Priestly. Despite trying to avoid her at all costs, the two cross paths once again when Runway’s publishing company seeks to buy Andy’s magazine, The Plunge. In a role reversal from the first book, Miranda begins to court Andy and Emily to encourage them to sell out.
Plot details of the movie sequel remain under wraps, but initial reports suggest the film will centre on Miranda who is navigating her career as traditional print publishing begins to decline. Breaking away from the novel, it’s thought Emily is now a high-powered executive for a luxury group in the movie sequel, with Miranda seeking advertising money from her. So while the film might take some themes from Revenge Wears Prada, it could be taking a different plot route.
The sequel’s release date is set for Friday, 1 May 2026 – let’s hope the time won’t go at a glacial pace.
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