Aline Brosh McKenna revealed that Meryl Streep, not Disney, pushed for "The Devil Wears Prada 2." The screenwriter confirmed the sequel is happening and explained her creative vision for the project.
McKenna also defended her original screenplay, particularly Adrian Grenier's role as Nate. She positioned him as a moral anchor in what she views as a Faust narrative. "He's there to remind her that it's a Faust story," McKenna stated. This framing recontextualizes the character many fans dismissed as merely an obstacle to Andy's ambitions. Instead, McKenna crafted him as a thematic counterweight to Miranda Priestly's seductive corruption of the protagonist.
The sequel talks arrive as fans debate whether a follow-up serves the original's legacy or simply cashes in on nostalgia. McKenna's involvement suggests substance over pure fan service, though her comments about fashion and character arcs hint at a thoughtful approach to resurrecting the beloved 2006 film.
With Streep's involvement confirmed and McKenna steering the story, the sequel has serious star power behind it. Whether the script captures the original's charm remains the real question.