Lady Gaga joins cast of 'The Devil Wears Prada' sequel
What's the story
Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Lady Gaga has joined the cast of the much-anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, according to Variety. Although her role is still undisclosed, photos from the set in Milan have fueled speculation about her involvement. The film, which is being produced by 20th Century Studios, will also see the return of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci from the original movie.
Career highlights
Gaga's busy year and recent role in 'Wednesday'
Gaga has had a busy year so far, with the release of her album Mayhem in March and hosting Saturday Night Live. She also headlined Coachella 2025 and is currently on her global Mayhem Ball tour. Recently, she was seen as Rosaline Rotwood in Netflix's Wednesday season two.
Film details
About the sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada'
The sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, which started production in June, will explore the perspective of Miranda Priestly (Streep) as she navigates the decline of the print industry. Directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, it will also feature Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman reprising their roles from the first film. New additions to the cast include Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, and Pauline Chalamet.
Film synopsis
Recap of the original film
The original 2006 comedy-drama, The Devil Wears Prada, starred Hathaway as Andy Sachs, a young journalist who gets a job at a prestigious fashion magazine. Her boss is the haughty and powerful editor Miranda Priestly (Streep), whose demanding nature turns Andy's life upside down. The film was based on Lauren Weisberger's novel of the same name and received several award nominations, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for Streep.