'Prada' Sequel Starts Shooting After 20 Years— and Miranda’s Husband Finally Has a Face

Fashion’s frostiest icon is officially back. Nearly two decades after The Devil Wears Prada strutted into cinemas and straight into pop culture history, the long-awaited sequel has entered production. Cameras are now rolling in New York and Italy, with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci all reprising their original roles. And this time, there’s a new name on the guest list: a certain Mr. Priestly is stepping out of the shadows — and into the script.

While details remain under wraps (naturally), the plot is expected to reflect the modern realities of a changing fashion world. Runway, once the glittering centre of the style universe, is now navigating the digital age and its own decline. Blunt’s character, once the harried assistant, has climbed the corporate ladder to become an executive at a luxury brand conglomerate — one that just so happens to advertise with Runway. One can only imagine what Miranda thinks of that power shift. Is the new boss also the new rival?

The casting of Kenneth Branagh as Miranda Priestly’s husband adds a new layer to the story — a character long hinted at but never seen. It’s an unexpected twist for a franchise that once thrived on sharp looks, sharper lines, and even sharper silences. Will Mr. Priestly match Miranda in steel and style? Or will he find a way to stand out in a world where even coats make a statement?

For those who want to revisit the original before the sequel lands, The Devil Wears Prada (2006) is currently available to stream on Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video (with subscription or rental).