The Devil Wears Prada 2: Cast Discusses Future of the Franchise
The Anticipation for a Third Film
After a long wait of twenty years, the beloved cast of The Devil Wears Prada (2006) has reunited for a sequel, now showing in theaters globally. Original stars Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt are back for The Devil Wears Prada 2. During promotional discussions, the core cast, along with director David Frankel, shared their thoughts on the possibility of a third installment and how soon they might come together again.
Cast Insights on a Potential Third Film
The Devil Wears Prada 2 cast on third film in franchise
In a recent chat with Entertainment Weekly, Hathaway, Streep, Tucci, and Blunt expressed enthusiasm for returning for another film in The Devil Wears Prada series. Streep humorously noted that she would prefer not to wait another two decades for the next installment, while Tucci quipped that they might need to dig up the actors if they delay too long.
Blunt, who reprises her role as Emily Charlton, suggested that a significant gap between films could be beneficial. If a third film materializes, she hopes for more collaborative scenes with Tucci's character, Nigel. Interestingly, in real life, Blunt and Tucci are related by marriage, as he wed her sister Felicity in 2012. Hathaway took a more pragmatic approach, indicating that the sequel's box office performance would likely determine the feasibility of a third film. She expressed a desire to revisit the characters, believing there are still stories to tell. Frankel, the director, provided an optimistic update, stating that the characters have potential for further development beyond this sequel.
Frankel reflected on how the cast had previously declined a sequel two decades ago, yet here they are with a new film in theaters. While he refrained from confirming a third film, he acknowledged that the characters could continue to evolve.
Details on The Devil Wears Prada 2
More about The Devil Wears Prada 2
In addition to the original quartet, The Devil Wears Prada 2 features a diverse ensemble cast, including Justin Theroux, Kenneth Branagh, Tracie Thoms, Tibor Feldman, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J Shen, and BJ Novak. Notably, fashion icon Donatella Versace and pop sensation Lady Gaga make cameo appearances in the film.
According to reports, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set for a strong opening weekend in the US, having already grossed $33 million on its opening day, May 1, from previews across 4,150 theaters. The film is projected to earn between $80 and $100 million over its first three days.