{"id":5488375,"date":"2026-05-01T15:34:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T19:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/?p=5488375"},"modified":"2026-05-01T15:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T19:46:12","slug":"the-devil-wears-prada-2-cast-guide-actors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/the-devil-wears-prada-2-cast-guide-actors-5488375\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The Devil Wears Prada 2&#8217; Cast: A Guide to the OG &#038; New Actors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"content-paragraph-1\">The fashion world\u2019s most iconic trio is back! Find out who\u2019s returned and who\u2019s new in &#8216;The Devil Wears Prada 2.&#8217;<!--more--><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"452\">Two decades after <em><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Devil Wears Prada<\/span><\/span> <\/em>defined fashion on screen, <a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/devil-wears-prada-2-release-cast-photos-5419489\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\"  data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\"  ><em data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"355\">The Devil Wears Prada 2<\/em><\/a> has officially arrived in theaters, bringing the world of <em>Runway<\/em> back into the spotlight. The long-awaited sequel reunites key stars and introduces a new generation of characters, offering a fresh take on the fashion industry in a modern era.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"452\">Original power players <strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/celeb\/meryl-streep\/\"  data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\"  >Meryl Streep<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/celeb\/anne-hathaway\/\"  data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\"  >Anne Hathaway<\/a><\/strong>, and<strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/celeb\/emily-blunt\/\"  data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\"  > Emily Blunt<\/a><\/strong> are back, joined by newcomers including <strong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"680\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lucy Liu<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"723\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Simone Ashley<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"770\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kenneth Branagh<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, blending familiar faces with new talent.<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-2\">Here\u2019s a guide to every star confirmed (<a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/2026\/04\/22\/why-adrian-grenier-is-absent-in-the-devil-wears-prada-2\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\"  >and rumored<\/a>) to appear in <em data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1164\">The Devil Wears Prada 2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-3\">Streep reprises her Oscar-nominated role as the icy, commanding editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, one of cinema\u2019s most unforgettable characters. Nearly 20 years later, Miranda remains a towering figure in fashion, but the sequel will explore how she\u2019s adapting to an industry transformed by social media and digital influencers.<\/p>\n<h2>Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-4\">Hathaway returns as Andy Sachs, the ambitious journalist who once worked under Miranda and famously walked away from <em data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1026\">Runway<\/em> at the end of the first film. Now, Andy is reportedly a powerful figure in media herself.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5488407\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5488407\" style=\"width: 908px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5488407\" src=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2225443440-e1753198704317_894a96.jpeg?quality=100&#038;w=908&#038;resize=908%2C1024\" alt=\"Getty Images\" width=\"908\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5488407\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-5\">The sharp-tongued assistant we all loved is back \u2014 but this time, <a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-the-real-emily-charlton-from-the-devil-wears-prada-leslie-fremar-5535886\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\"  >Emily Charlton<\/a> may have moved on to bigger things. Played once again by Blunt, Miranda\u2019s former assistant is rumored to be working as a high-profile fashion consultant or creative director, possibly crossing paths with both Miranda and Andy in the sequel.<\/p>\n<h2>Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-6\">No <em data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2013\">Runway<\/em> story would be complete without Nigel, the witty and loyal art director who always had Andy\u2019s back. <a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/pics\/stanley-tucci-photos-actor-pics\/#!1\/rocketman-film-premiere-london-uk-20-may-2019-7\"  data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\"  ><strong>Stanley Tucci<\/strong><\/a> reprises the fan-favorite role, reportedly serving as a mentor figure once again \u2014 this time to a younger generation of fashion hopefuls.<\/p>\n<h2>Kenneth Branagh as Miranda\u2019s Husband<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-7\">New to the <em data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2584\">Prada<\/em> universe, <a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/?s=kenneth+branagh\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\"  ><strong data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2614\">Kenneth Branagh<\/strong><\/a> joins the cast as Miranda\u2019s husband, giving fans a rare glimpse into the editor\u2019s personal life.<\/p>\n<h2>Lucy Liu<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-8\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/celeb\/lucy-liu\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\"  ><strong data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2980\">Lucy Liu<\/strong><\/a> plays Sasha Barnes, a powerful figure in the fashion world and a key player in the film\u2019s high-stakes business storyline.<\/p>\n<h2>Simone Ashley<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-9\">Fresh off her breakout success in <em data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3342\">Bridgerton<\/em> and <em data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3362\">Sex Education<\/em>, <a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-simone-ashley-bridgerton-4328986\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\"  ><strong data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3381\">Simone Ashley<\/strong><\/a> plays Amari, Miranda\u2019s current first assistant and part of the new generation shaping Runway\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<h2>Pauline Chalamet<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-10\"><strong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3702\">Pauline Chalamet<\/strong>, <a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/pics\/the-sex-lives-of-college-girls-cast-photos\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\"  >known for <em data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3746\">The Sex Lives of College Girls<\/em><\/a>, appears in a supporting role in the sequel, contributing to the expanded cast of younger voices in the fashion and media world.<\/p>\n<h2>Justin Theroux<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-11\">Returning to his screenwriting roots and sharp comedic tone, <a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/celeb\/justin-theroux\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\"  ><strong data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4096\">Justin Theroux<\/strong><\/a> plays Benji Barnes, a tech-connected figure tied to the film\u2019s exploration of the modern, digital-driven fashion industry.<\/p>\n<h2>B.J. Novak, Conrad Ricamora, Helen J. Shen &amp; Caleb Hearon<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1858\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/is-bj-novak-married-5371149\/\"  data-analytics-trigger=\"article-body-link\"  ><strong>B.J. Novak<\/strong><\/a> plays Jay Ravitz, a tech executive representing the corporate forces reshaping Runway.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"2124\">Other cast members, including <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Conrad Ricamora<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Helen J. Shen<\/span><\/span><\/strong> and <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Caleb Hearon<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, appear in supporting roles within the fashion and media ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h2>Lady Gaga<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"502\">In one of the most talked-about casting announcements, <a  href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/celeb\/lady-gaga\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\"  ><strong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"274\">Lady Gaga<\/strong><\/a> officially joined <em data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"322\">The Devil Wears Prada 2<\/em>. The Oscar-winning performer and <em data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"552\">House of Gucci<\/em> star was spotted in October 2025 filming in Milan, leading many to believe her character will embody the new face of global couture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"502\">She appears in the film as part of its expanded fashion-world presence, including a cameo appearance and contributions to the soundtrack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fashion world\u2019s most iconic trio is back! 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