In an exciting development for fans of the original film, actress Simone Ashley, renowned for her role in Netflix’s Bridgerton, has officially joined the cast of 20th Century Studios’ much-anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2. She will be sharing the screen with returning stars Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, alongside new cast member Kenneth Branagh.
The sequel to the beloved 2006 movie sees Streep reprising her role as the formidable fashion editor, akin to Anna Wintour, who now navigates the challenges posed by the decline of the print industry. Emily Charlton, played by Blunt, has transformed into a high-powered executive, leading to a competitive dynamic between her and Streep’s character as they vie for advertising revenues. Branagh is set to portray the husband of Streep’s ice queen Miranda Priestly.
Director David Frankel returns for the sequel, working from a script by Aline Brosh McKenna, who adapted the original film from Lauren Weisberger’s best-selling novel, a work inspired by her experiences working with Wintour. With filming currently underway, fans can look forward to an engaging new chapter in this iconic story.
The first installment of The Devil Wears Prada was a box office success, earning $125 million in the U.S. and over $326 million globally, and received two Oscar nominations for Meryl Streep and Patricia Field’s costume design.
Simone Ashley’s recent credits include her role as Lady Kathani “Kate” Sharma in Bridgerton and Indira in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which grossed nearly $570 million worldwide. With her growing reputation in the industry, her involvement in The Devil Wears Prada 2 is highly anticipated.
The sequel is set to be released on May 1, adding to the excitement surrounding this return to the world of high fashion and fierce competition.