The highly anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, is currently in production in New York City, with recent paparazzi photos providing a glimpse into the film’s progress. Nearly 17 years after the original release in 2006, Meryl Streep is set to reprise her iconic role as Miranda Priestly, the formidable editor-in-chief of the fictional fashion magazine, Runway.
Accompanying Streep on set is Stanley Tucci, who will return as Nigel Kipling, Runway’s art director and a loyal confidant to Miranda. Fans of the original film will remember Nigel’s bittersweet experience with Miranda, particularly when he was overlooked for a significant promotion. His famous line, “When the time is right, she’ll pay me back,” echoes the tension that remains between the characters.
In the new batch of set images, Streep and Tucci are seen leaving a Midtown office alongside Anne Hathaway’s character, Andy Sachs, who once served as Miranda’s assistant. The fashion choices of the characters suggest that Nigel has maintained his sophisticated taste over the years. Dressed in a taupe plaid three-piece suit complemented by a striking striped blue shirt, checkered tie, pocket square, and stylish toffee-brown monk-strap shoes, he appears ready for the fashion world’s latest challenges. Interestingly, he is still adorned with his signature chunky silver ring, which adds a nostalgic touch for fans of the original film.
The sequel’s costume designer, Molly Rogers, is taking the reins on the wardrobe, having previously collaborated on the HBO Max series And Just Like That… She is a protégé of Patricia Field, the esteemed designer behind the costumes of the original The Devil Wears Prada, who received an Oscar nomination for her work. Field is renowned for her influence in the fashion industry, also contributing to projects like Sex and the City and Emily in Paris.
This continuation of the beloved story signals not just a return to the fashion iconography of the early 2000s but also the enduring relationships and dynamics between these characters, who continue to navigate the complexities of the fashion industry. Fans eagerly await how the story will unfold and what lessons we might learn about ambition and creativity in the world of style.