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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ cast on why it took 20 years to perfect the sequel

Nbcwashington · 🇮🇷 public Iran · · 1521 words · By Ariana Brockington; TODAY
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Almost exactly 20 years ago, fans stepped into the world of the cutthroat, prestigious and extravagant fashion industry through the perspective of a doe-eyed Andrea “Andy” Sachs in “The Devil Wears Prada.” And they were as enraptured as she was.

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What happened

Almost exactly 20 years ago, fans stepped into the world of the cutthroat, prestigious and extravagant fashion industry through the perspective of a doe-eyed Andrea “Andy” Sachs in “The Devil Wears Prada.” And they were as enraptured as she was.

Why it matters

Andy, played by Anne Hathaway, was a recent college graduate who took a job as an assistant at Runway, a fictional fashion magazine, despite having “no style or sense of fashion,” as Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly tells her.

Common ground

During her time at Runway, she worked with fellow assistant Emily Charlton, Emily Blunt’s character, and Stanley Tucci’s Nigel Kipling, learning what it takes to survive in the industry.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 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 stars joined Jenna Bush Hager for an exclusive sit-down interview that aired April 30 on TODAY”
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The provided evidence contains general information about the cast and the sequel, but there is no mention of an interview with Jenna Bush Hager on TODAY on April 30.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Miranda Priestly (born Miriam Princhek; October 25, 1949) is a character in Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel The Devil Wears Prada, played by Meryl Streep in the 2006 film adaptation of the novel and it…
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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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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tracie Thoms is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles in Rent, Cold Case, The Devil Wears Prada, Death Proof, the Fox television series Wonderfalls; as of 2018 she has been a recu…
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Claim 2: “Tucci and Blunt’s older sister, Felicity Blunt, wed in 2012.”
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Multiple web sources and Wikipedia confirm that Stanley Tucci married Felicity Blunt (Emily Blunt's sister) in 2012.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stanley Tucci Jr. ( TOO-chee Italian pronunciation: [ˈtuttʃi]; born November 11, 1960) is an American actor. Known as a character actor, he has played a wide variety of roles, earning numerous accolad…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Tucci
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emily Olivia Laura Blunt (born 23 February 1983) is a British actress. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and two Actor Awards, in addition to nominations for an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Graham Norton Show is a British comedy chat show broadcast on BBC One in the United Kingdom. It was shown on BBC Two from February 2007 to May 2009 and has been on BBC One since October 2009. Pres…
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Claim 3: “conversations about a follow-up film came as early as 2009, according to Streep.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists only of dictionary definitions for the word 'discussion' and does not contain any information regarding Meryl Streep or sequel discussions in 2009.
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web search NEUTRAL — Don't use discussion to refer to a disagreement between people, especially one that results in them shouting angrily at each other. This kind of disagreement is usually called an argument. We had a te…
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web search NEUTRAL — [ U ] The matter is still under discussion (= being considered). [ C ] The council had discussions on issues such as housing and living conditions.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 7, 2026 · Noun discussion (countable and uncountable, plural discussions) Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic. Synonym: discourse There was then a long discussion of whether to ca…
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Claim 4: “Hathaway says that she knew they could capture magic again when she read the screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna, who also penned the 2006 flick.”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that Aline Brosh McKenna's credits include writing 'The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and its 2026 sequel'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Aline Brosh McKenna (born August 2, 1967) is an American filmmaker. Her credits include writing The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and its 2026 sequel, 27 Dresses (2008), Morning Glory (2010), We Bought a Z…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aline_Brosh_McKenna
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web search NEUTRAL — Aline Brosh McKenna was born on 2 August 1967 in France. She is a producer and writer, known for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015), The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and Your Place or Mine (2023). She is married …
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web search NEUTRAL — A 'The Devil Wears Prada' sequel from screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna is in development at Disney, sources have confirmed to Deadline.
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Claim 5: “The movie became a international hit, earning over $325 million globally at the box office”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general links to streaming services and movie databases (JustWatch, YouTube, TMDB) and general Wikipedia entries for the film, but none of the provided snippets specify the global box office earnings of $325 million.
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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…
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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 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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Claim 6: “on May 1 they will find out what Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel have been up to when “The Devil Wears Prada 2” hits theaters.”
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Newsweek reports the film is slated for May 1, and web search results for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2 Early Reactions' confirm a U.S. theatrical release on May 1, 2026.
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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…
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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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Claim 7: “She won a Golden Globe for her depiction as the ruthless editor-in-chief and also received an Academy Award nomination.”
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Wikipedia and YouTube evidence confirm Meryl Streep won a Golden Globe for her role in 'The Devil Wears Prada'. While the provided snippets don't explicitly list the Oscar nomination for this specific film, they confirm her general record of nominations and wins, and the Golden Globe win is explicitly cited.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Meryl Streep is an American actress who has been recognized with numerous accolades for her work on screen and stage having been one of few individuals to be nominated for both the Triple Crown of Act…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Recognized as one of the most versatile performers of her era, Streep is noted for her technical precision, command of dialects,…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Iron Lady is a 2011 biographical drama film based on the life and career of Margaret Thatcher, a British politician who was the longest-serving Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of the 20th cen…
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Claim 8: “At the center of the film is the state of journalism and how Andy and Miranda’s jobs are valued in 2026.”
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Web search results for reviews and reactions to 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' confirm the film is set in 2026 and explores the state of journalism, AI, and the decline of print.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada 2 belongs in a cinematic fluffy pocket universe that leans into tropes and exists to look great. That being said, current topics are covered as the film explores journalism, AI, …
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web search NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada 2 has come under fire for portraying what some critics have called ‘old Hollywood stereotypes of Asian people’.‘It’s 2026 and they’re still playing on the old Asians are nerdy/bo…
https://metro.co.uk/2026/04/28/devil-wears-prada-2-accused-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada 2, the sequel to the acclaimed 2006 comedy-drama starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, is slated for a U.S. theatrical release on May 1, 2026.
https://www.koimoi.com/hollywood-news/the-devil-wears-prada-…
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