Anne Hathaway has shared her first reaction to the script of The Devil Wears Prada 2, and it centres on one question: what did Meryl Streep think? Reprising her role as Andy Sachs after nearly two decades, Hathaway revealed that her immediate response upon reading the script was curiosity about Streep’s opinion.
Speaking at a fan event in Tokyo on April 6, Hathaway said she later learned that Streep had already read the script and “loved it,” which heightened her own expectations. She added that once she read it, the story exceeded what she had hoped for, signalling strong anticipation around the sequel.
What Anne Hathaway Said
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| First Question | “Did Meryl Streep read it?” |
| What She Learned | Streep had read the script and “loved it” |
| Her Reaction to the Script | Exceeded her hopes and long-standing fan expectations |
Hathaway described the script as going beyond long-standing fan expectations. She noted that audiences have often speculated about where characters like Andy, Miranda, Emily, and Nigel might be now, but credited writer Aline Brosh McKenna with crafting a storyline that surpasses those assumptions.
Returning Cast
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Andy Sachs | Anne Hathaway |
| Miranda Priestly | Meryl Streep |
| Emily Charlton | Emily Blunt |
| Nigel | Stanley Tucci |
The sequel reunites key members of the original cast, including Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, alongside Streep and Hathaway. Director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna also return, maintaining continuity with the original film.
New Cast Additions
| Actor | Notable Work |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Branagh | Oppenheimer, Belfast |
| Simone Ashley | Bridgerton |
| Justin Theroux | The Leftovers |
| Lucy Liu | Kill Bill, Elementary |
| BJ Novak | The Office |
The sequel introduces several new cast members, including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, and BJ Novak. Meanwhile, Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman reprise their roles from the original film.
Production Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Producer | Wendy Finerman |
| Studio | 20th Century Studios |
| Release Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Director | David Frankel |
| Writer | Aline Brosh McKenna |
The Tokyo event brought together returning and new cast members, underlining the continued interest in the franchise as it revisits its characters after 20 years.
