Next week, the film will be released in theaters worldwide "The Devil Wears Prada 2" — the sequel to the 2006 cult classic dramedy. Meryl Streep, who reprised her role as Miranda Priestly, the legendary editor-in-chief of *Runway* magazine, spoke during her press tour about the film’s legacy and its special significance for queer culture.
Twenty years after the original film’s release, the main cast reunited for the sequel. Premieres have already taken place in New York (April 20) and London (April 22). On the red carpets, Meryl Streep was joined by Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci.
Strip noted that over the past two decades, the actors had “lived a whole lifetime,” and called the opportunity to return to these characters a rare chance. She singled out Stanley Tucci in particular, who, she said, “has really blossomed” during that time.
Although the film is about the fashion industry, it has long been an important cultural phenomenon for the LGBTQ+ community. Strip confirmed that the filmmakers kept this community “at the very center of their attention” while creating the sequel.
In an interview with *Out* magazine, the actress said: "I'm so happy about this! Would we even have fashion without gay people? I'm sorry, but would we have anything at all?". According to her, she herself wouldn't have known how to "put anything together" without that influence.
According to Streep, the story of Miranda Priestly turned out to be unexpectedly universal. The actress was amazed that the film has been received just as warmly in such diverse parts of the world—from Mexico City and Tokyo to Seoul and Shanghai. "This is a story that transcends cultures"", she added.
Meryl Streep is a longtime advocate for minority rights
The return to this iconic look coincided with a reminder of Streep’s longstanding activism. She has consistently supported the LGBTQ+ community for decades:
- In 2004 At the Golden Globes ceremony, she publicly supported marital equality, criticizing the administration of George W. Bush.
- In 2017 She received an award Ally for Equality from the Campaign for Human Rights. In her speech, she defended every person’s right to happiness and to autonomy over their own bodies, noting that not everyone is pleased with the progress made by women and minorities.
When should I watch it?
- April 29: Release in most European movie theaters.
- May 1: Premiere in the United Kingdom and the United States.
There has been no official announcement at this time regarding whether the film will be released in Russian theaters.
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