"The Devil Wears Prada 2" Full Trailer Unveiled, Star-Studded Cast Confirmed
20th Century Studios has officially released the full-length trailer for the highly anticipated sequel, "The Devil Wears Prada 2".
Impressive Trailer Performance
The release of the full trailer follows an exceptionally successful teaser launched last November. That initial preview garnered an impressive 185 million views, positioning it as the second largest trailer launch of the previous year.
A teaser trailer for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" accumulated 185 million views, making it the second largest trailer launch last year.
Returning Favorites and New Additions
The film sees the return of key original cast members, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. Joining the esteemed ensemble is Kenneth Branagh, who will portray the husband of Streep’s iconic character, Miranda Priestly.
Additional confirmed cast members include Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, Tracie Thoms, Tibor Feldman, B.J. Novak, and Conrad Ricamora.
The Original's Legacy
The original 2006 film was based on Lauren Weisberger's 2004 roman Ă clef novel. It famously followed aspiring journalist Andy Sachs (Hathaway) as she navigated the demanding world under Miranda Priestly, the formidable editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.
Sequel's Narrative Direction
The sequel is expected to delve into Priestly's career as she confronts the significant challenges facing traditional magazine publishing in the modern era. Emily Blunt will reprise her role as Miranda’s former assistant, now an executive for a luxury group whose considerable advertising resources become essential for Priestly's ventures.
Production and Release
David Frankel, who directed the original hit, returns to helm the sequel. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is scheduled to open in theaters on May 1st.