'The Devil Wears Prada 2' officially begins filming with original cast and new surprises

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The fashion world is abuzz as filming for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' has officially begun, nearly two decades after the original film became a global phenomenon. Disney's 20th Century Studios confirmed the start of production this week, setting the stage for a highly anticipated theatrical release on May 1, 2026.Fans can rejoice: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci are all reprising their beloved roles. Meryl Streep returns as the formidable Miranda Priestly , Anne Hathaway as the ambitious Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt as the ever-sharp Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as the stylish Nigel Kipling. The original director, David Frankel, and screenwriter, Aline Brosh McKenna, are also back at the helm, promising a sequel that honors the wit and heart of the 2006 classic.A major new addition to the cast is Oscar-winner Kenneth Branagh , who will play Miranda Priestly's husband—a character hinted at but never seen in the first film. Branagh's casting is already generating excitement, as his character is expected to shed new light on Miranda's famously guarded personal life.One notable absence is Adrien Grenier, who played Andy's boyfriend Nate in the original film. Sources confirm that Grenier will not return for the sequel, a decision that has already sparked conversation among longtime fans about Andy's future and the film's new direction.The original 'The Devil Wears Prada,' based on Lauren Weisberger's bestselling novel, was a box office smash, earning $326.7 million worldwide and cementing Streep's Miranda Priestly as one of cinema's most iconic characters. The film also launched Emily Blunt's Hollywood career and netted Streep a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.The sequel's plot is being kept tightly under wraps, but it is confirmed to draw inspiration from Weisberger's follow-up novel, 'Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns'. With the return of the original creative team and cast, expectations are sky-high for a story that will once again blend high fashion, sharp humor, and the pressures of ambition.Production on 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' coincides with a period of major change in the real fashion world, including the retirement of Vogue's Anna Wintour, widely believed to have inspired Miranda Priestly. This synchronicity is sure to add extra buzz as the film heads toward its 2026 release.With cameras rolling and the original stars back in their iconic roles, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is poised to be one of the most talked-about films of the coming year. Fashion fans and movie lovers alike—gird your loins!