“Don’t be ridiculous, Andrea. Everybody wants this. Everybody wants to be us.”
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” will be officially released in movie theaters on May 1, and there is much anticipation and excitement among fans of the first film. The movie is an adaptation of Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel “The Devil Wears Prada.” Weisberger later wrote two sequels to the first book, titled “Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns” and “When Life Gives You Lululemons.” The first movie was an adaptation of Weisberger’s first novel. However, the new movie is not expected to be an adaptation of “Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns,” and will likely follow an original storyline.
“The Devil Wears Prada” movie was released in the United States on June 30, 2006, garnering extreme success. An overview by Encyclopedia Britannica shows that the movie made $326.6 million worldwide, which was 9.3 times the $35 million production budget. “The Devil Wears Prada” was nominated for three Golden Globes and two Academy Awards, with Meryl Streep winning a Golden Globe for her performance. The film remains popular on streaming platforms and has inspired a stage adaptation and a sequel, highlighting its enduring appeal and multigenerational fan base.”
“The Devil Wears Prada” has an engaging and inspirational plot with significant changes from the books, but still includes Weisberger’s original characters. The movie follows aspiring journalist Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) as she navigates her new job at the prestigious Runway magazine. As assistant to the magazine’s devilish editor, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), Andy must try to preserve her own morals and avoid succumbing to the terrors of toxic fashion corporations.
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” will include the same cast as the first film, including three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, Oscar winner Anne Hathaway, two-time Golden Globe winner, six-time Emmy winner Stanley Tucci, and Golden Globe recipient Emily Blunt. In addition, the movie will feature several new actors in the cast, including but not limited to Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, and Helen J. Shen (recently on Broadway in the musical Maybe Happy Ending).
Many businesses are preparing for the new film by producing new products that include elements from the movie. An example of this is Starbucks, which has recently announced the creation of several limited-edition drinks themed after the main characters’ personalities.
Excitement about “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has also reached students at Claremont High School, with many students who saw the first movie eagerly awaiting the sequel. One of these students is Margot Park, a CHS sophomore who thoroughly enjoyed the first movie. “I’m super excited to see Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and just see the series rebooted,” Park said. “I originally watched the movie with my mom, and I’m excited to watch the second one with her.”
Whether people are going to see “The Devil Wears Prada 2” for sentimental reasons like Park or just for fun, everyone hopes that this movie will be just as iconic as the first.
