Lady Gaga to Make Appearance in The Devil Wears Prada 2

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Lady Gaga back on screen? Now that is groundbreaking.

According to several reports, singer Dua Lipa, known for her hit song “Abracadabra,” is joining the cast of *The Devil Wears Prada 2*. She was reportedly seen filming her part in Milan, Italy on October 10th.

Lady Gaga is set to make a brief appearance in an upcoming film while she’s currently performing on the European leg of her Mayhem Ball Tour. This would be her first movie role since *Joker: Folie à Deux* in 2024, although she previously appeared in a few episodes of Netflix’s *Wednesday* earlier this year.

TopMob News has reached out to 20th Century Studios for comment and has yet to hear back.

A sequel to the popular 2006 movie *The Devil Wears Prada* is coming, and the original stars – Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci – are all returning. Lady Gaga is among the new actors joining the cast for the film, which is scheduled to be released in May 2026.

Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Pauline Chalamet, Justin Theroux, BJ Novak, and Conrad Ricamora are all confirmed to star in the upcoming film, as TopMob News reported in July.

We recently found out that the upcoming project will center around Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) as she deals with the challenges facing the magazine industry. It will also feature a rivalry between Miranda and her former assistant, Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), who has become a successful executive in the world of luxury advertising.

It’s currently unknown what role Anne Hathaway’s character, Andy Sachs, will play in the upcoming story, but Anne Hathaway had previously said she’d like to see her character living in Paris.

The actress playfully told TopMob News in September that being constantly watched felt a bit like living in a zoo. However, she added that she understood it came from people being enthusiastic.

Other than, though, she was tight-lipped about the production, saying, “I can tell you nothing.”

The actress playfully told TopMob News in September that being constantly watched felt a bit like living in a zoo. However, she added that she understood it came from people being enthusiastic and interested.

Other than, though, she was tight-lipped about the production, saying, “I can tell you nothing.”

We’re still learning details about the next movie, but in the meantime, here are some behind-the-scenes facts you probably didn’t know about the first *Devil Wears Prada* film.

Even before the book *The Devil Wears Prada* was published, a movie adaptation was already being planned. Fox executives were impressed by just the first 100 pages and a summary of the story, which was loosely based on author Lauren Weisberger’s time as assistant to *Vogue*’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour. Carla Hacken, a former executive at the studio, told *Variety* that she was the first person at Fox 2000 to read it and immediately recognized the character of Miranda Priestly as a fantastic villain. She recalled that the studio quickly secured the rights to make the film.

Even before the book became a New York Times bestseller in 2003, people were trying to adapt it for the screen. After four different writers attempted to create a straightforward script, Aline Brosh McKenna was brought in to write a new version. Her focus shifted to the compromises women often make to succeed in the competitive world of fashion magazines. “I wrote a first draft quite quickly – it took around a month,” McKenna explained. “Then I revised it based on everyone’s feedback.”

Creating the story for the film faced challenges because people in the fashion industry were hesitant to speak with the author, fearing repercussions from Anna Wintour and *Vogue*. According to the author, one anonymous source told her the characters were too kind, pointing out that people in that world are often too busy and competitive to be nice. Based on that feedback, the author revised the story to portray the characters as more driven and less friendly.

Director David Frankel told Entertainment Weekly that Anna Wintour’s influence created challenges when finding filming locations. The Met Ball meant the Metropolitan Museum of Art wouldn’t allow them to film there, and Bryant Park—then the usual location for New York Fashion Week—was also unavailable.

We couldn’t even film in the famous apartment buildings we considered for Miranda’s place – the building committees wouldn’t allow it. Finally, a producer friend, Wendy Finerman, lent us a five-story townhouse on the Upper East Side to use instead.

Bethenny Frankel shared that the production designer, Jess Gonchor, secretly visited Anna Wintour’s office at *Vogue* to study it. He recreated it so accurately in the movie that, reportedly, Anna Wintour immediately redecorated her actual office after the film’s release, according to Frankel’s interview with *EW*.

The costumes for the movie also posed a problem. At first, according to Frankel in EW, they struggled to get well-known designers to contribute clothing. Designers were hesitant, not wanting to upset Anna Wintour.

The film’s incredible costumes were created by the renowned Patricia Field, who gathered around 150 pieces from designers like Donna Karan, Zac Posen, Rick Owens, and even Prada. She carefully styled Meryl Streep’s character, Miranda Priestly, to be distinct from Anna Wintour. As Streep joked, “Everything was borrowed, so we had to be extra careful – no spaghetti at lunch!” because any stains would make the items unreturnable.

Anna Wintour seems to have a good sense of humor about everything. Meryl Streep spoke with the editor-in-chief of *Vogue* for the magazine’s 125th anniversary issue, discussing her role as Katherine Graham in the 2017 film *The Post*. When asked about her most difficult acting role, Streep began to answer, but Wintour playfully interrupted, saying with a laugh, “No, no! Let’s not talk about that, Meryl.”

You know, I actually did see *The Devil Wears Prada* when it came out, and it was interesting to see it alongside my former assistant! I later spoke with Anna Wintour about it, and she put it perfectly – it was definitely a fun movie, but it wasn’t a completely accurate portrayal of life at a magazine like ours. It was entertainment, first and foremost.

Meryl Streep was the only actress the studio considered for the role of Miranda, according to studio VP Hacken, who told *Variety* they didn’t even think about anyone else. Hacken admitted she simply hoped Streep would accept the part. When Streep’s agent called to say she’d read the script and wanted to meet with the director, Hacken was so excited she briefly put the agent on hold to celebrate. She described herself as ‘shouting in my office’ at the news.

I’ve always admired Miranda’s strength, and what really drew me in was how unapologetically herself she was. Meryl Streep explained it perfectly – Miranda never shied away from her flaws or tried to be ‘nice’ to get what she wanted. My friend Carrie Fisher used to call that ‘the squeezy and tilty’ – that tendency for women to soften their approach to get their way. But Miranda just didn’t do that, and I found that incredibly powerful and refreshing.

Before agreeing to the role, Meryl Streep did something very characteristic of the demanding character she would later play, Miranda Priestly. Although she had already won two Academy Awards and received eleven nominations, she wasn’t used to negotiating a higher salary. This time, however, she confidently asked for more money.

She told *Variety* that the initial offer felt a little low, and didn’t quite match how much she contributed to the project. After she prepared to leave, they increased the offer significantly. She was 55 years old and had recently learned to confidently negotiate for herself.

Streep also requested specific scenes to avoid portraying Miranda as a one-dimensional character. She wanted to show Miranda’s expertise in fashion – particularly the famous scene about the cerulean sweater – and also a more vulnerable side, shown in the intimate hotel room scene where she lets her guard down.

Meryl Streep came up with the idea for Miranda Priestly’s white hair, debuting the look during a meeting with the studio head. Director David Frankel told EW that Streep fully embodied the character at that meeting, and the studio executives didn’t even need to discuss the hair – they simply looked into her eyes and understood. They didn’t say a word.

Anne Hathaway revealed she wasn’t the first choice for her role in *The Devil Wears Prada*. She joked on *RuPaul’s Drag Race* that she was actually the ninth actress considered for the part – meaning she had to work really hard to convince the filmmakers she was right for the role, perhaps even more so than her character, Andy, worked for Miranda.

Anne Hathaway didn’t need to audition for *The Devil Wears Prada*, but she still had to work hard to get the part. She told *Variety* she was very patient and even went to great lengths, like writing “hire me” in the sand of a director’s zen garden, to show her interest. When she finally found out she’d been cast, she was at home with friends. She remembers running into the living room, still putting on her shirt, and excitedly yelling, “I got *The Devil Wears Prada*!”

Anne Hathaway landed the role after several other actresses turned it down, most notably Rachel McAdams. Director Frankel revealed to Entertainment Weekly that they approached McAdams three times, but she wasn’t interested in taking on another popular movie after starring in films like *Mean Girls* and *The Notebook*. The studio really wanted her, but she was determined to avoid another mainstream project.

Kate Hudson turned down a highly sought-after role, something many actresses would have loved to play. She explained on the Capital FM show *Capital Breakfast* in February 2025 that it just wasn’t the right time, and she regretted not making it work. She admitted that when she first read the script, she had a negative reaction.

Meryl Streep—and Anne Hathaway’s performance in the 2005 Oscar-winning film *Brokeback Mountain*—convinced Streep to work with Hathaway, who had previously starred in *The Princess Diaries*. Director Garry Marshall remembered Streep telling him after watching a scene from *Brokeback Mountain*, she contacted Fox executive Tom Rothman and said, “This actress is fantastic, and I think we’d have a great working relationship.”

Finding the right actress for Emily proved even harder. Frankel auditioned over 100 women for the role of Miranda’s tough assistant (including Tracie Thoms, who later auditioned for the part of Andy’s friend Lily), but he was immediately impressed by Emily Blunt, who showed up for the audition in casual clothes.

Oh my gosh, can you believe Emily Blunt was *this close* to playing Miranda Priestly?! I read that she was actually at the Fox lot trying out for *Eragon* when someone asked her to read for *The Devil Wears Prada*. She told James Corden on *The Late Late Show* that she was literally running to catch her flight and totally flustered! She did the reading, but she was wearing *sweatpants*! Can you imagine? She said she didn’t look the part *at all*! It’s just… incredible to think how close things were to being so different. I’m obsessed with the thought!

A few days after losing out on the role in *Eragon*, Emily Blunt received a call from casting director David Frankel. She told *Variety* that she was at a club in London and had to take the call from the bathroom. Frankel explained that while he liked her audition, the studio wanted to see her again, this time dressed more like the character.

Emily was originally conceived as an American character, but Emily Blunt’s performance changed that. When Blunt delivered the sharp lines with her British accent, the writers decided to rewrite the script to reflect that. As screenwriter McKenna explained to *Entertainment Weekly*, they met for coffee and added British phrases and expressions throughout the dialogue.

Emily Blunt shared that she often draws inspiration from real life, even ‘stealing’ moments she observes from others. She recounted an instance on *The Howard Stern Show* where she overheard a frustrated mother in a supermarket scolding her child. The mother used a specific gesture – opening and closing her hand – while saying, ‘Yeah, I’m hearing this, and I want to hear this.’ Blunt found the moment so authentic that she incorporated the line and gesture into one of her films, and it’s now a memorable part of her performance.

Stanley Tucci played a key role in creating some of the most memorable lines in the film. According to Tucci, he joined the production of *Runway* as art director Nigel very late in the process. He then perfectly captured the character’s witty and sarcastic personality, even coming up with some of his most famous lines on the spot.

Stanley Tucci recalled fondly a scene from the movie where Miranda Priestly first arrives at the office, causing a bit of a panic. He explained to Buzzfeed that the cast kept bursting into laughter during filming, and director David Frankel would improvise lines for Tucci to deliver. The now-famous line, ‘Gird your loins,’ ultimately made the cut, but other suggestions, like Tucci’s own contribution of ‘Tits in!’, didn’t. He told *Entertainment Weekly* that the cast would laugh every time he said it.

One of Stanley Tucci’s most cherished memories from making movies is the connection he’s made with the people involved. He became close with his co-star Emily Blunt, and was even invited to her wedding to John Krasinski in 2010. It was at that wedding he reconnected with Felicity Blunt, who is now his wife. They married in 2012 and have two children, Matteo and Emilia.

As Joe Tucci shared with *People* magazine, he first met his current wife at the premiere of a film in 2006. He was still married to his late wife, Kate, who had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer at the time. He explained that he made the movie, Kate began treatment, and then they attended the premiere. Sadly, Kate lived for only four more years after that. Interestingly, Felicity—Emily’s sister and now Joe’s wife—actually spoke with Kate at the premiere, and Joe has a photo of the two of them together.

Rosario Dawson, similar to Anne Hathaway, clearly remembers when she found out she’d been cast as Lily – it was her 30th birthday in August 2005. While she felt good about her audition – having often played supporting, ‘best friend’ roles previously – she was still excited to get the news.

She remembered being at Dartmouth, workshopping a new play by Alan Ball. She found out she’d been cast in *The Devil Wears Prada* while having lunch in the cafeteria. “Someone just casually told me, ‘Oh, you got *The Devil Wears Prada*. Happy birthday!’” she said. “It was a really nice birthday memory.”

Thoms recalls seeing Adrian Grenier, who was very popular at the time thanks to *Entourage*, surrounded by fans. Instead of signing autographs, Grenier cleverly gave each fan a CD by his band, The Honey Brothers.

Thoms observed that Josh Grenier, who played Andy’s boyfriend Nate, used his role as a chance to highlight his bandmates, since he wasn’t the lead singer. Thoms admired how Grenier thoughtfully acknowledged everyone’s support and actively returned the favor, promoting his fellow musicians.

Thoms really enjoyed her time working on the project, describing it as feeling like a grown-up, fast-paced New York experience, similar to the show *Sex and the City*. However, she does wish one thing had been different.

She had a specific idea for how to react to the Marc Jacobs bag that both Lily and Thoms clearly wanted in a particular scene. She asked the props team to keep the bag hidden until filming began, so her surprise would be real. “The way we all reacted – gasping, reaching for it, and begging for it – that happened because the bag was truly beautiful.”

Oh my gosh, she’s just *too* adorable! She actually told TopMob News she totally concocted a whole plan to *keep* the purse! Can you believe it? She even had a scene figured out where she’d ‘accidentally’ leave it in her trailer, but the director CUT IT! She never got to go back and steal it! She said it was so sad, and honestly, my heart broke with hers. It’s just… everything about her is perfect, even her little purse-stealing fantasies!

Meryl Streep didn’t travel to Paris for the film. Originally, no one was scheduled to film in Paris for the scenes depicting Miranda and Andy’s trip to Paris Fashion Week. Director David Frankel was shocked by this, but he created a compelling preview that convinced the studio to move the film’s release to the summer and increase its budget.

Hathaway and Simon Baker (playing Christian, her other love interest) traveled to France to film scenes for two days. However, Meryl Streep filmed her parts in New York, as the studio said it would be too expensive to fly her to France.

Meryl Streep actually ended up missing out on a lot of the enjoyable moments on set. She later told *Entertainment Weekly* that fully immersing herself in her strict Miranda Priestly persona and avoiding social interaction with the cast was a difficult experience. She could hear everyone having fun and felt depressed, but justified it by saying, ‘That’s what you get for playing the boss!’ She added that it was the last time she would ever try that kind of intense acting method.

Before Meryl Streep playfully turned distant, she quickly encouraged Anne Hathaway, telling her, “I think you’re going to be great, and I’m really happy to be working with you… and that’s the last compliment you’re getting from me!” according to Hathaway’s interview with *People* magazine.

That’s all. 

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