Aline Brosh McKenna discusses adapting 'The Devil Wears Prada' for film and sequel

Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, who adapted Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel 'The Devil Wears Prada' into the 2006 film and returned for the sequel, spoke with Vogue about the adaptation process. The original film, produced by Wendy Finerman at Fox 2000 and directed by David Frankel, made significant changes from the book, including omitting the downward spiral of Andy Sachs's friend Lily and complicating Miranda Priestly's character. McKenna was captivated by the novel's detailed portrayal of an ambitious young woman in New York and workplace specifics. She and Frankel shared a vision to avoid campiness and show fashion as a serious business. The sequel, releasing May 1, is not based on Weisberger's follow-up but explores how publishing, fashion, and journalism have undergone seismic shifts since the original. McKenna emphasized the importance of Andy's journey from feeling superior to understanding her values in contrast to Miranda.