Anne Hathaway’s first thoughts on The Devil Wears Prada 2: Did Meryl Streep read it?
Actress Anne Hathaway shares her first reaction to the script of The Devil Wears Prada 2, but her initial take on Meryl Streep is drawing attention.
Anne Hathaway shares her first reaction to the script the devil wears prada 2And it centers on one question, what did Meryl Streep think? Reprising her role as Andy Sachs nearly two decades later, Hathaway revealed that her immediate reaction 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 “she loved it”, which raised her expectations. He further stated that once he read it, the story exceeded his expectations, indicating strong anticipation regarding the sequel.
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What did Anne Hathaway say about the script?
Hathaway described the script as exceeding long-standing fan expectations. He said that audiences have often guessed where characters such as Andy, Miranda, Emily and Nigel would be now, but he credited writer Aline Brosh McKenna for crafting a story that went beyond those assumptions.
Who is returning for the sequel?
The film reunites key members of the original cast, including Streep and Hathaway along with Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. Directors David Frankel and McKenna also return, maintaining continuity with the original film.
Are there any new inclusions?
The sequel introduces several new cast members, including Kenneth Branagh, Simon Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, and BJ Novak. Meanwhile, Tracy Thomas and Tibor Feldman reprise their roles from the original film.
Produced by Wendy Finerman, the film is backed by 20th Century Studios and is scheduled for theatrical release on May 1, 2026. The Tokyo event brought together returning and new cast members, underscoring the continued interest in the franchise as it reintroduces its characters after 20 years.