Miranda Priestly returns in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' as Streep's character evolves
The sequel to the 2006 film 'The Devil Wears Prada' is released worldwide this week, reuniting original cast and crew. Miranda Priestly, originally written as a villain, was transformed by Meryl Streep into a complex, admired figure. Streep insisted on white hair inspired by Christine Lagarde, rewrote the cerulean monologue, and added vulnerable scenes. The character, loosely based on Vogue's Anna Wintour, broke Hollywood norms for female power figures. Wintour initially blocked the film but later embraced the association, appearing in promotional material for the sequel. The new plot sees Andy Sachs allying with Miranda to save Runway from scandal, with their dynamic shifted from subordinate to equal. Streep's performance revitalized her career at 55, turning her into a global star.
Key facts
- 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' premiered in London on April 22, 2026, and in New York on April 20, 2026.
- Meryl Streep transformed Miranda Priestly from villain to mentor, inspired by Mike Nichols and Clint Eastwood.
- Streep fought for white hair, inspired by Christine Lagarde, and expanded vulnerable scenes.
- The cerulean monologue was co-written by Streep and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna.
- Anna Wintour, the real-life inspiration, initially blocked the film but later participated in sequel promotion.
- Streep was paid over double her initial offer after negotiating for the first time.
- The sequel shows Andy and Miranda allying to save Runway from scandal.
- Miranda Priestly influenced later female characters like Cersei Lannister and Olivia Pope.
Entities
Artists
- Meryl Streep
- Anne Hathaway
- Emily Blunt
- Stanley Tucci
- David Frankel
- Aline Brosh McKenna
- Michelle Pfeiffer
- Glenn Close
- Mike Nichols
- Clint Eastwood
- Christine Lagarde
- Anna Wintour
- Valentino Garavani
- Patricia Field
- Gisele Bündchen
- Keith Haring
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
Institutions
- 20th Century Fox
- Runway
- Vogue
- Prada
- Lincoln Center
- Banca centrale europea
- 20th Century Studios
- Artribune
- Vogue America
Locations
- Londra
- Regno Unito
- New York
- Stati Uniti
- Greenwich Village