Hold onto your stilettos, because the fashion world is about to get a whole lot more glamorous—and dramatic! Lady Gaga is stepping into the high-stakes universe of 'The Devil Wears Prada' sequel, proving that even a global tour can’t slow down this powerhouse. But here’s where it gets controversial: Can Gaga’s bold, boundary-pushing persona seamlessly blend into the chic, cutthroat world of Miranda Priestly and Runway magazine? Let’s dive in.
Fresh off four sold-out nights at London’s O2 Arena, Gaga was spotted in Milan, where the sequel to the iconic 2006 comedy is currently filming. This marks her first major film role since Joker: Folie à Deux, though she did make a memorable cameo in Netflix’s Wednesday earlier this year. Gaga’s whirlwind schedule doesn’t stop here—she’s set to perform at Stockholm’s Avicii Arena just days after her Milan pit stop. Talk about multitasking!
For those who need a refresher, The Devil Wears Prada—based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 roman à clef—follows aspiring journalist Andrea ‘Andy’ Sachs (Anne Hathaway) as she lands a job at Runway, a glossy fashion magazine. But there’s a catch: her boss is the icy, demanding Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), a character rumored to be inspired by Vogue’s Anna Wintour. And this is the part most people miss: Weisberger herself worked as Wintour’s assistant, adding a juicy layer of reality to the fiction.
The sequel’s plot is still under wraps, but rumors suggest it tackles the decline of traditional magazine publishing. Miranda reportedly faces off against her former assistant, Emily (Emily Blunt), now a high-powered executive with the advertising clout Miranda desperately needs. Meanwhile, Andy’s role remains a mystery. After quitting Runway in the first film, it seems she’s back in the fashion orbit—but how? And why? Is this a redemption arc, or a step backward for her character? Let the debates begin!
Adding to the buzz, Streep and Stanley Tucci were recently spotted front row at the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Fashion Week. There, Streep (as Miranda) and Wintour shared a viral moment, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. It’s the kind of meta-fashion drama we didn’t know we needed.
Behind the scenes, the original dream team is back: director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna, and producer Karen Rosenfelt. New faces joining the franchise include Kenneth Branagh as Miranda’s husband, alongside Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Pauline Chalamet, and Simone Ashley. Returning cast members Tibor Feldman and Tracie Thoms ensure continuity with the original film.
Mark your calendars: 20th Century Studios will release the sequel on May 1, 2026, nearly two decades after the original took the world by storm. But here’s the burning question: Can the sequel recapture the magic of the first film, or will it fall victim to the pressures of modern storytelling? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’re all ears!
