Nearly two decades after The Devil Wears Prada became one of Hollywood’s defining fashion films, fresh reports surrounding a long-rumored sequel are once again pulling audiences back into the sharp, elegant world of Miranda Priestly. This week, online discussion intensified after entertainment insiders and celebrity media outlets began circulating alleged salary figures tied to the possible return of the film’s original cast, igniting widespread excitement across social media and entertainment circles.
While official confirmation remains limited, multiple industry trade publications have reported that Disney-owned 20th Century Studios is actively developing a sequel to the beloved 2006 film. The project, still believed to be in the development stage, has reportedly involved discussions with original screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, whose adaptation of Lauren Weisberger’s novel helped transform the original movie into a cultural phenomenon.
Much of the current attention, however, has centered not on the story itself but on the rumored salaries attached to the film’s returning stars. According to entertainment reports circulating online, Meryl Streep whose performance as intimidating fashion editor Miranda Priestly became instantly iconic could reportedly command between $15 million and $20 million if she officially signs onto the sequel. Anne Hathaway, who portrayed aspiring journalist Andy Sachs, has also been linked to reports suggesting a possible eight-figure payday. Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are likewise rumored to be negotiating significant returns.
None of those figures have been independently verified by Disney or talent representatives, and no official contracts have been publicly released. Still, the speculation alone has been enough to reignite global fascination with the franchise, particularly among younger audiences who rediscovered the original film through streaming platforms and social media clips over the past several years.
Industry analysts note that if the sequel moves forward, the salaries would reflect just how dramatically the careers of its stars have evolved since 2006. At the time of the original film, Anne Hathaway was still early in her Hollywood rise, while Emily Blunt had yet to become one of the industry’s most recognizable names. Today, all four principal actors carry far greater commercial and critical influence than they did during the first production.
According to early reports from Hollywood trade outlets, the sequel may explore the collapse of traditional print media and the transformation of the luxury fashion industry in the digital age. Rumors suggest Miranda Priestly could find herself navigating a declining magazine empire while Emily Charlton, once her anxious assistant, emerges as a powerful executive in the modern fashion business.
For now, much about the sequel remains uncertain. No official release date has been announced, and Disney has not publicly finalized casting details. Yet even without confirmation, the possibility of returning to the sharply dressed, emotionally layered universe of The Devil Wears Prada has already become one of Hollywood’s most closely watched entertainment stories of the year.
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