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Meryl Streep is officially back as Miranda Priestly. The Oscar-winning actress was seen filming The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York City on Wednesday, looking every bit like the stylish and intimidating magazine editor fans remember. She wore a tan trench coat over a purple blouse and brown leather skirt, and of course, she had Miranda’s signature white pixie cut and dark sunglasses.
The sequel, which has been highly anticipated for years, will explore how Miranda is adapting to the changes in the world of fashion magazines. This time, her biggest challenge is getting advertising money from a luxury brand now run by her former assistant, Emily, played by Emily Blunt.
Streep’s powerful presence on set shows that Miranda is still as fierce as ever. Her costume choices continue the sharp, sophisticated style that made the character iconic back in 2006.
The original cast is returning, including Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs and Stanley Tucci as Nigel. New actors joining the film include Kenneth Branagh as Miranda’s husband, along with Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, and B.J. Novak. The movie is set to release on May 1, 2026.
Fans have been buzzing online about the filming. One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter) about spotting Streep in person and called her one of the “top top top” actors of all time.
Anne Hathaway has also been seen filming around New York. This is a big shift from earlier interviews where she wasn’t sure a sequel would work. Recently, she posted a TikTok wearing a cerulean blue sweater — a clever nod to one of the most famous scenes from the first film. Some reports say “Cerulean” might even be the film’s secret code name during production.
Hathaway has been seen in a variety of stylish outfits during filming, including pieces from designer Gabriela Hearst, a Re/Done denim coverall, and vintage Jean Paul Gaultier.
Streep has previously said that playing Miranda Priestly wasn’t easy. In a 2021 interview, she shared that she stayed in character even when the cameras weren’t rolling, which made the experience emotionally draining. She explained that she wanted to show the pressure and loneliness behind Miranda’s powerful image, not just imitate real-life fashion icon Anna Wintour.
With the beloved cast back and a fresh new storyline, fans are already counting down the days until Miranda Priestly returns to the big screen.