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Il Diavolo veste Prada 2 seeks extras in Milan

other · 2026-04-26

The sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada' is casting 2,000 extras in Milan for scenes shot from October 6 to 18, 2025, right after Fashion Week. Applicants must be aged 30–70, possess impeccable style, and ideally work in fashion, art, photography, architecture, or lifestyle. A major scene requiring 900 extras will be filmed in Brera. The first casting takes place on September 16 at Riccardo Grassi's showroom in Via Piranesi 4. The film, again directed by David Frankel, follows Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) struggling with post-web publishing and her former assistant Emily (Emily Blunt) now heading a luxury conglomerate. Release is set for May 1, 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of the original, which grossed over $326 million worldwide.

Key facts

  • Sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada' is casting 2,000 extras in Milan.
  • Filming runs from October 6 to 18, 2025, after Fashion Week.
  • Extras must be aged 30–70 with impeccable style and creative energy.
  • Preferred candidates work in fashion, art, photography, architecture, or lifestyle.
  • A maxi-scene requiring 900 extras will be shot in Brera.
  • First casting is on September 16 at Riccardo Grassi showroom, Via Piranesi 4.
  • David Frankel returns as director; Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt star.
  • Plot: Miranda Priestly struggles with post-web publishing; Emily Blunt's character now runs a luxury conglomerate.
  • Release date: May 1, 2026, 20 years after the original's release.
  • Original film grossed over $326 million worldwide.

Entities

Artists

  • Meryl Streep
  • Anne Hathaway
  • Stanley Tucci
  • Emily Blunt
  • Patrick Brammall
  • David Frankel
  • Riccardo Grassi

Institutions

  • Artribune
  • MFF
  • Mestiere Cinema
  • Riccardo Grassi showroom

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • New York
  • Brera
  • Via Piranesi 4

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