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What is the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2?

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 stars Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, and newcomer Simone Ashley.

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Returning cast membersEmily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Stanley Tucci reprise their roles from the 2006 original
New cast additionsJustin Theroux, Lucy Liu, and British actress Simone Ashley join the sequel
Release dateThe film hits theaters on May 1, 2026
Character rolesBlunt plays Emily Charlton, Streep returns as Miranda Priestley, Theroux plays a billionaire tech mogul, and Liu portrays his ex-wife

Main Cast Returns

The Devil Wears Prada 2 brings back the original film's core cast members nearly two decades later. Emily Blunt returns as Emily Charlton, Meryl Streep reprises her role as the tyrannical Miranda Priestley, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci complete the returning ensemble.

New Cast Members

The sequel introduces several new actors to the franchise. Justin Theroux plays a billionaire tech mogul who becomes Emily Charlton's husband in the film. Lucy Liu takes on the role of Theroux's ex-wife, a philanthropist devoted to saving the world. British actress Simone Ashley was recently announced as a new star joining the cast for this sequel.

Plot and Character Development

Emily Charlton's character has evolved significantly since the original film. Rather than serving as an ambitious assistant, she now functions as the partner of a wealthy tech entrepreneur who lavishly spends on her. A central subplot involves Emily attempting to convince her billionaire husband to purchase Runway, the fictional fashion magazine where she once worked under Streep's Miranda Priestley.

Premier and Reception

The film premiered in New York City at Lincoln Center and London this week. The premiere featured an elaborate red carpet experience with TDWP-red curtains, print issues of Runway magazine, and Miranda Priestly-inspired cocktails. The film has already generated significant media attention ahead of its May 1st theatrical release.

Sources

  1. Lauren Sánchez Bezos Brutally Mocked in ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ (thedailybeast.com)
  2. Emily Blunt’s After-Party Look Gives Her Red-Carpet Gown a Run for Its Money (harpersbazaar.com)