Meryl Streep Returns as Miranda Priestly in 'Devil Wears Prada 2' NYC Premiere
The 'Devil Wears Prada 2' had its world premiere Monday night at Lincoln Center in New York City. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci all attended the red carpet event for the long-awaited sequel.
After two decades of waiting, 'The Devil Wears Prada' sequel finally had its world premiere Monday evening at Lincoln Center in New York City. The red carpet event brought together the original cast, with Meryl Streep returning as the intimidating fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly.
Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci also attended the premiere, reuniting the core cast from the 2006 original. The first film was a massive hit, earning over $326 million worldwide and turning Streep's icy fashion editor into a pop culture icon.
The sequel comes at a time when Hollywood is increasingly banking on familiar franchises and beloved characters to draw audiences. The original movie's quotable lines and Streep's commanding performance have kept it relevant across social media platforms for years.
The premiere marked the end of what Vanity Fair called a 'glacial pace' of development for the sequel. Details about the new film's plot and release date have been kept under wraps.
This sequel comes 20 years after the original 2006 film became a cultural phenomenon. The movie launched countless memes and made Miranda Priestly one of cinema's most memorable villains, showing Hollywood's continued reliance on beloved franchises.
Watch for the film's wider theatrical release date and early reviews from critics who attended the premiere.
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