Dust off those cerulean sweaters and put the Birkin bags away! A sequel to the adored fashion film The Devil Wears Prada is officially in development. It was news that sent jolts through both worlds—fashion and film—and has excited fans wondering what’s next. Buckle up as we dive into what we know so far about such an eagerly awaited The Devil Wears Prada sequel.

The 2006 film was a cultural phenomenon. Based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger, it follows Andy Sachs, a fresh-faced journalism graduate moved into the cutthroat world of high fashion as Miranda Priestly’s assistant, the fierce editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, played by Meryl Streep. 

It is a movie comically navigating the ups and downs of how to work in the fashion industry while also unwrapping the really complex dynamic between Andy and Miranda, boss and assistant.

News of the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada comes over 15 years since the original film dropped. Disney now owns the movie rights and has confirmed that the project is in the works. The screenwriter, Aline Brosh McKenna, who did the original screenplay, is said to be attached for the sequel. An original movie star like Meryl Streep, together with Anne Hathaway, is rumored to star once more in this very iconic movie.

While plot details have been kept tight, here are some exciting possibilities for the Devil Wears Prada sequel:

A New Fashion World in Devil Wears Prada

It’s been thirty-plus years since the original movie, and a lot has changed in the fashion world. With social media influence, sustainability, and digital environment all moving fast, it’d likely be part of the sequel. How would Miranda, the champion of old-school high fashion, fit into these times?

Andy’s Evolution

In the original film, Andy decided to leave Runway in expectation of pursuing her dream career in journalism. The sequel could pick up where that path has taken her. Has she grown into being a successful journalist or maybe turned her way back into the fashion world on her own terms?

Miranda’s Legacy

Miranda Priestly is a character admired and detested by many. The sequel may dig deeper into the inside working of what makes her tick and explore the overall effect she has had on the fashion world. Has Miranda mellowed over the years, and has her position at Runway still held up well with the changing times of the industry?

Next Generation of Devil Wears Prada

Can the sequel of The Devil Wears Prada introduce a new generation of aspiring fashionistas? Perhaps Andy will come back to be that same mentor to a young woman fighting for the very things she had done a decade ago, giving a newer perspective into the working of the industry.

With its return, The Devil Wears Prada will kill at the box office. The original film captured the Zeitgeist of its time, and a sequel might give a most interesting look into this ever-changing world of fashion. Be it Andy-centric, Miranda-centric, or simply with new people, the sequel of The Devil Wears Prada offers the delight of an inside look that’s riveting for ambition, power, and achievement in high-stakes fashion.

The other way round, the recognition of several pitfalls is required. It is difficult to re-capture what made the first film so special. A sequel shouldn’t only replicate all the beats of its predecessor but deliver something new and relatable for today’s audience. Moreover, the return of the original cast, as exciting as it is, should not overshadow any new characters or storylines.

Even with these probable hurdles, it is doubtless that news of a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada  commands an extremely high level of enthusiasm. One gets the opportunity to revisit a favorite movie and further discover how the industry and the characters within fashion have changed. 

So, here’s to another spell with Runway, for hopefully, the sequel shall turn out to be all we ever wanted and more!