When ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ began filming, the return of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci was enough to send the fashion world into a nostalgic frenzy. However, now, the internet is in full-blown speculation mode after Sydney Sweeney was spotted near the set.
Additionally, this news came just days after her American Eagle ad caused a political firestorm. Unsurprisingly, fans want to know more.
Is Sydney Sweeney Joining ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’?
The ‘Euphoria’ star was seen stepping out of a trailer in the vicinity of Emily Blunt during a rainy day of filming. She was dressed in casual bottoms and an oversized hoodie with the hood pulled low. Sweeney looked like someone trying to keep her presence under wraps. Whether that’s because her role is still secret or because she’s been the subject of recent public scrutiny, one thing is certain: her appearance has ignited a firestorm of speculation.
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As of now, Sweeney’s role in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ has not been confirmed. Sources close to the production have remained tight-lipped, and it’s entirely possible she’s making nothing more than a brief cameo. Still, fans are already theorizing about how she might fit into the glossy, high-pressure world of Miranda Priestly’s fashion empire. If she does have a part, even a small one, it could mark an intriguing shift in the film’s dynamic.
The sequel, based on Lauren Weisberger’s book ‘Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns’, will reunite audiences with all the major original players: Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling. Also joining the cast are Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, B.J. Novak, Justin Theroux, and Kenneth Branagh, who is set to play Miranda’s new husband.
Notably absent from the lineup is Adrian Grenier, whose character, Nate, was Andy’s boyfriend in the 2006 film. If Andy’s romantic life gets an update in the sequel, there’s room for new characters to shake things up. Still, her arrival on set comes at a complicated time. Sweeney’s recent American Eagle ad, featuring the slogan “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” sparked accusations that it carried undertones promoting eugenics. The resulting media storm has made Sweeney one of Hollywood’s most talked-about figures.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Writer On The Sequel’s Anticipation
While Sydney Sweeney’s possible involvement is dominating social media conversations, the film’s writer, Aline Brosh McKenna, is just as captivated by the reaction to the sequel’s production. Speaking to IndieWire, McKenna addressed the viral set photos captured by eager paparazzi. “People will stand outside just for a glimpse of these actors and these characters that they love,” she said, adding that seeing the cast in costume for the first time was a personal thrill.
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“I got a little squeal when I saw them… It was like my son’s bar mitzvah or something. I’m a fan of these actors, and I just have to pinch myself frequently,” she added. McKenna also acknowledged that the level of attention is far greater now than when the original movie was made in 2006. “In many ways, we’re speaking to a different world… People really, really crave in-person experiences and common experiences, and they’ll seek them out,” she noted.
The sequel, directed by David Frankel, who helmed the original, is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated legacy films in recent years. For McKenna, the excitement is both nostalgic and electric. “The heart and soul of this are the people,” she emphasized. “It’s been really amazing to see these people again.” The original ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ was more than a movie; it was a cultural touchstone. So, the challenge for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ will be honoring that legacy while updating its message.
