Production List is reporting that the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is scheduled to begin filming on November 30. This was an unexpected piece of news. With news of the project being in development only having coming out in early July, I figured the earliest we'd see it in production would be sometime next year. I guess the script was more fine-tuned than many of us probably thought it was.
Assuming this is all true, we'll most certainly see this released sometime in the second half of next year. I had thought it would be kind of cool to have the two sequels released exactly twenty years apart, but if released next year, it'll be only nineteen. I suppose the timeline makes a little more sense coming off the recent news of Meryl starring in the TV adaptation of The Corrections. That might take up a fair amount of her time, and the filming of Prada this year would make for a more open schedule in '25. I do hope that The Devil Wears Prada 2 is only a working title.
One thing that I'm a little curious about is the possibility of Meryl's involvement in the Joni Mitchell biopic. It was "rumored" in July also, with no confirmation from reputable sources. However, I recently checked and the official Joni Mitchell website included the post! I don't know if that actually means anything. Whoever is running that site might not actually be all that discerning about what's going on with a potential feature film about the singer's life. Regardless, that fact that it was on the site made me furrow my brow a bit in suspicion. In the original article, the rumored filming schedule was supposed to start sometime late summer or early fall. That would have to start essentially now for that to be true. I suppose it could still happen, but even if it does, Meryl would only be playing the older version of Joni, so it wouldn't be like she would have months of shooting to contend with.
It's wild how all of a sudden with the Prada sequel, The Corrections, and possible involvement in Mamma Mia! 3 and a Joni Mitchell biopic (although I'm dubious about this last one), Meryl seems super busy with projects. The landscape seemed pretty barren only a few weeks ago.
Keep 'em comin'.
Great news! Does she still work with Roy I wonder? He made her look superb in the original and I'd love to see what they can do for the sequel.
ReplyDeleteJeff, as you noted years ago when I suggested 45 Years as a potential movie Meryl could have made, that it probably helps her getting cast of she still appears vital and not an older lady. I really think a successful Prada sequel where she looks terrific might open more doors!
If Meryl is more supporting in this, maybe her first time being nominated twice for playing the same character? Possibly even a win if the script is strong and sharp (no doubt her performance will be wonderful)
Roy is still working with Meryl and he will probably do the styling for Prada 2. But I think Roy is too old and his makeup is not as detailed as before. Omitb's wig is also very rough this time.
DeleteThe OMITB wig is a recycled wig from Aunt Josephine, you're probably over analyzing it it's fine
DeleteMiranda is the main character.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure from the plot summary how big the role was. Hoping she is!
DeleteSuper out-there theory but I think she’s preparing for a role where she plays an Irish woman. Did anyone catch her speech at the UN? That was not her voice.
ReplyDeleteShe was pronouncing names and places with the proper accent, as she usually does, that's all.
DeleteDid you not hear about the new limited series? So that just doesn't make sense and you're probably overthinking.
DeleteI will believe when I see set photos
ReplyDeleteStanley Tucci told People magazine that he’d be thrilled to do a sequel but he doesn’t know anything about it. The article was just published today so I assume it’s a very recent discussion but not 100% sure. Or maybe he’s been told not to say anything.
ReplyDeleteThe impression I got was that Tucci was saying this with a sort of "wink-wink." Meaning they're possibly supposed to be quiet about it. No guarantees, though.
Deletehttps://productionlist.com/devil-wears-prada-2-enters-pre-production-original-cast-set-return/
ReplyDeleteThere are more detailed shooting plans