TL;DR
- Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestly in ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’.
- The film explores modern challenges in creativity and fashion.
- Streep highlights the film’s impact on aspiring journalists.
- Co-stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci return.
- The sequel opens in theaters on May 1.
Hold onto your designer handbags, darlings! Meryl Streep is strutting back into our lives as the iconic Miranda Priestly in the much-anticipated sequel, Devil Wears Prada 2. This time, she’s not just serving looks; she’s serving wisdom, creativity, and a sprinkle of sass. In a recent chat with Good Morning America, Streep shared her excitement about revisiting this fierce character two decades later. “It was really fun to come back and revisit a character 20 years later — who gets to do that?” she quipped, and honestly, who wouldn’t want to step back into those fabulous shoes?
As the film gears up for its May 1 release, Streep emphasized the modern slant of the sequel. “It’s human creativity, and it’s that that’s under siege right now in every business, in every outlet,” she remarked. Talk about a relevant theme! Fashion isn’t just about the clothes; it’s about the art and commerce behind it. And trust us, this film is ready to tackle those challenges head-on.
Streep also spilled some tea on her real-life muse, Anna Wintour, the former editor-in-chief of Vogue. “I think she’s such a good sport and she’s a quite brilliant person, and she realized that the first movie was very good for her,” Streep said. Wintour herself has acknowledged the honor of being portrayed by Streep, even if she insists that Miranda is a bit of a stretch from her true self.
But let’s be real: the cultural impact of the original film was monumental. Streep noted, “Kids were waiting. Women were waiting. Gay men were waiting. And regular men were waiting.” It’s clear that this film transcends demographics, uniting everyone under the banner of fabulousness.
And the legacy doesn’t stop there. Streep shared how the first film inspired many young women to pursue journalism and embrace their style. “There were so many young women who…had said, you know, ‘The first movie made me want to be a journalist, made me want to dress up, made me want to have fun.'” Talk about a positive influence!
So, what can we expect from Devil Wears Prada 2? According to Streep, it’s all about the beauty people can put into the world, blending art and commerce in a way that only this franchise can. With Streep, Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci back in action, it’s bound to be a cinematic feast for the eyes and the soul.
Mark your calendars, because Devil Wears Prada 2 is hitting theaters on May 1, and you won’t want to miss it. Whether you’re a fashionista, a fan of Streep, or just someone who loves a good story, this sequel promises to deliver all the drama, style, and inspiration we’ve been craving.