Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestley, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel in The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2director David Frankel has explained how the film’s celebrity cameos came together.
Nearly 20 years after The Devil Wears Prada became a cultural phenomenon, the sequel revisits the cutthroat world of fashion journalism through the lens of a more modern industry. With Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt reprising their roles, the film builds on its predecessor’s legacy while introducing new characters and dynamics that reflect how media and influence have evolved since 2006.
In an interview with ScreenRant’s Liam Crowley, Frankel opened up about the sequel’s use of celebrity cameos, which were a key factor in the first film’s DNA. He explained that the inclusion of athletes like Rory McIlroy and Karl-Anthony Towns stemmed from a desire to authentically represent the elite circles inhabited by Miranda Priestly. Frankle also revealed that Towns is a fan of the films. Read his comments below:
He turned out to be a big fan. We reached out to him, and he was thrilled. For the athletes, we have KAT, and we have Rory McIlroy, which was thrilling for me as a golfer.
I think Miranda’s world on weekends is filled with cool, interesting people. Anybody who’s the best at what they do, she wants to have for lunch. That’s how we sought out KAT.
Early reactions to The Devil Wears Prada 2have already highlighted its ability to balance nostalgia with evolution, with the cameos serving as one of the most talked-about elements. Rather than feeling gratuitous, these appearances are designed to enhance the realism of Miranda’s world, making it feel more expansive and current.
Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs talking on the phone in The Devil Wears Prada 2
Directed once again by Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, The Devil Wears Prada 2 picks up with Streep’s Miranda Priestly nearing retirement, as she reunites with Hathaway’s Andy Sachs at Runway to face off against her former assistant turned rival, Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), now the head of a luxury brand.
With the original cast returning, The Devil Wears Prada 2 ensemble features Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Simone Ashley, and Pauline Chalamet as new additions. Other celebrity cameos include Donatella Versace, Lady Gaga, Ciara, Calum Harper, and Ashley Graham.
By bringing together figures from fashion, music, sports, and entertainment, the film reflects the interconnected nature of celebrity culture, where industries frequently overlap and amplify one another in a more direct way than the first film did before. The range of the cameos underscores how much the sequel is leaning into the idea of Miranda as a hub for global influence.
At the same time, these cameos also help prove just how powerful Miranda still is, as she surrounds herself with people who represent the absolute top of their fields, just as she does. It fits neatly into the sequel’s bigger themes, too, especially as she starts thinking about stepping away from Runway and what her legacy actually looks like.
Critics are praising the returning ensemble, saying they slip effortlessly back into their roles. Many others highlight the sequel’s writing, timely journalism storyline, nostalgia, and callbacks. Some call it a worthy sequel, though others say it doesn’t quite match the original’s impact.
Ultimately, The Devil Wears Prada 2 appears to be using its celebrity cameos as more than just flashy moments. Instead, they function as a storytelling tool that expands the world of Runway and reinforces the film’s central ideas about influence, prestige, and who gets to sit at the top.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 releases in theaters on May 1.
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