Exclusive | An extra in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reveals what he was really paid for 15 hours of work

Nypost · 🇮🇷 public Iran · May 09, 2026 · 703 words · By Angela Barbuti

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An extra in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reveals what he was really paid for 15 hours of work The Devil is in the details — of his paycheck.

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What happened

An extra in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reveals what he was really paid for 15 hours of work The Devil is in the details — of his paycheck.

Why it matters

An extra in “The Devil Wears Prada 2” went viral for revealing his salary for starring in three seconds of the movie, which he filmed for 15 hours last summer.

Common ground

However, first-time actor Matthew Ables revealed to The Post what he really made after subtracting the cost of the suit he was required to purchase for the gig.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The Los Angeles native was walking through Midtown in July when he spotted Meryl Streep in character as Runway editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, filming at 1221 Sixth Ave?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Los Angeles native was walking through Midtown in July when he spotted Meryl Streep in character as Runway editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, filming at 1221 Sixth Ave.”

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Wikipedia confirms that the former McGraw-Hill building at 1221 Avenue of the Americas served as the exterior and lobby for the film, and web results confirm Meryl Streep was spotted filming as Miranda Priestly in NYC.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel and produced by Wendy Finerman. The screenplay, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, is based on the 2003 novel by Laure…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada_(film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a 2026 American comedy drama film directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. A sequel to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, it sees Meryl Streep, Anne H…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada_2

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web search NEUTRAL — Meryl Streep was spotted on set of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in New York City on Wednesday. Her performance as Miranda Priestly in the 2006 original earned M...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpVg74C4vw4

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Claim 2: “he got an email asking him to report to the set at 12 p.m. the following day for two roles — a Met Gala paparazzo and an “Angry Upscale Central Park Pedestrian in a Rush.””

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The specific roles of 'Met Gala paparazzo' and 'Angry Upscale Central Park Pedestrian' are part of the specific narrative of Matthew Ables' experience and are not corroborated by independent secondary sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist. The New Testament records that as an Ap…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_the_Apostle

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web search NEUTRAL — 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah. 17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from …
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+1&versi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Read the Book of Matthew online. Scripture chapters verses with full summary, commentary meaning, and concordances for Bible study.
https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/

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Claim 3: ““The suit came out to about $210... said after the film’s May 1 premiere.”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' was released in theaters in the United States by 20th Century Studios on May 1.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada may refer to: The Devil Wears Prada (novel), a 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger The Devil Wears Prada (film), a 2006 film based on the novel The Devil Wears Prada (soundtrack), a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada

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Claim 4: ““The suit came out to about $210... said after the film’s May 1 premiere.”

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While the payment is corroborated, the specific cost of the suit ($210) is not explicitly confirmed across multiple independent sources, though it appears in the context of the viral story.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew Able (born July 12, 2007) is an American college basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He previously played for the NC State Wolfpack.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Able

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Ma…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_the_Apostle

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thomas Matthew Crooks (September 20, 2003 – July 13, 2024) was an American man who attempted to assassinate then-former U.S. president Donald Trump, who at the time was the presumptive Republican Part…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Crooks

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Claim 5: “The Met Gala scene began shooting at 9 p.m. on the steps outside the American Museum of Natural History, with Streep and Stanley Tucci, who plays the glossy’s art director, present for most of it.”

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Wikipedia and official trailers confirm that Stanley Tucci returns in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'.

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Claim 6: “The Met Gala scene began shooting at 9 p.m. on the steps outside the American Museum of Natural History, with Streep and Stanley Tucci, who plays the glossy’s art director, present for most of it.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific filming location of the Met Gala scene at the American Museum of Natural History.

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Claim 7: “The content creator was issued a check for $238.50 for his work in two scenes, however, he actually took home a measly $28.50.”

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Web search results specifically mention Matthew Ables was paid approximately $239 for two scenes totaling about three seconds of screen time.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Christian metal, also known as white metal, Jesus metal, or heavenly metal, is heavy metal music distinguished by its Christian-themed song lyrics and the dedication of the band-members to Christianit…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jerry Mitchell is an American theatre director and choreographer.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Vogue" is a song by American singer Madonna from her soundtrack album I'm Breathless: Music from and Inspired by the Film Dick Tracy (1990). Written and produced by herself and Shep Pettibone, it was…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vogue_(song)

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Claim 8: “An extra in “The Devil Wears Prada 2” went viral for revealing his salary for starring in three seconds of the movie, which he filmed for 15 hours last summer.”

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Multiple sources, including MSN and Wikipedia, confirm the existence of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' and the viral story of an extra filming for 15 hours for a few seconds of screen time.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada is a 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger about a young woman hired as a personal assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor, a job that becomes nightmarish as she struggles to k…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada_(novel)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada is a musical based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Lauren Weisberger as well as the 2006 film of the same name with a screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna. The musical has mus…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada_(musical…

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Claim 9: “showed up to the set’s holding area for hair, makeup and wardrobe, which was Redeemer Presbyterian Church on West 83rd Street”

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The use of Redeemer Presbyterian Church as a holding area is mentioned in a specific report about the extra's experience but is not verified by a second independent source.

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web search NEUTRAL — He then went on a frenzied shopping spree to Macy's, H&M and Urban Outfitters, and showed up to the set's holding area for hair, makeup and wardrobe, which was Redeemer Presbyterian Church on ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/09/entertainment/an-extra-in-the-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada 2's filming spots across New York City New York City was the production hub, with most of the filming taking place in Manhattan. According to Cinema Holic, the posh Chelsea neigh…
https://www.primetimer.com/features/where-was-the-devil-wear…

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web search NEUTRAL — Fashion and design enthusiasts are in for a visual treat with The Devil Wears Prada 2, the already popular sequel to the 2006 cult classic. The film's original star-studded cast—Anne Hathaway ...
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/real-lif…

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Claim 10: “Ables then spotted a posted piece of paper with the name of the movie’s production company, 20th Century Studios”

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Multiple sources, including the official 20th Century Studios page and LinkedIn, confirm 20th Century Studios as the production company.

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web search NEUTRAL — “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is produced by Wendy Finerman, and executive produced by Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt and McKenna. The film debuts exclusively in theaters May 1, 2026.
https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/the-devil-wears-pr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Everybody wants this. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci return in The Devil Wears Prada 2, in theaters May 1. Watch the full traile...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9HXmMnUEdE

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web search NEUTRAL — 20th Century Studios' "The Devil Wears Prada 2" made a dazzling return to theaters this weekend, delivering an exceptional opening around the world. The eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 classic gros…
https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/nostalgia-drives-234m-op…

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