Nearly two decades after its release, The Devil Wears Prada remains a film people remember and revisit. Meryl Streep, who earned widespread attention for her performance as Miranda Priestly, is set to reprise her role in the sequel. In an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Meryl discussed the film's impact and the industry's shift in attitudes towards films with female leads.
Meryl noted that the first film was given a limited budget and was initially categorized as a 'chick flick.' However, she argued that this label has lost its relevance, citing the success of films like Barbie and Mamma Mia, which feature women at their center. 'That designation has kind of not worn well after Barbie and Mamma Mia and other films that completely catch the studios by surprise that people want to see them because they have women in the center of the story,' Streep said.
The original film, based on Lauren Weisberger's novel, was a huge commercial success, earning $326.7 million worldwide and earning Meryl a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy. The sequel, set to release on May 1, will feature the return of the original cast, including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, as well as new additions like Kenneth Branagh and Simone Ashley.
