Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly Meets Anna Wintour on Devil Wears Prada 2 Set at Milan Fashion Show

The moment everyone is talking about happened just before the Dolce & Gabbana show began. The lights dimmed, and a familiar, formidable figure took her seat in the front row – it was none other than Meryl Streep, in full character as Miranda Priestly. Donned in a power suit with perfectly coiffed hair, her presence obviously turned heads. The audience, filled with fashion’s elite, erupted in a mix of stunned silence and excited whispers.
The genius of this reveal was its meta-commentary. Seated just a few spots down from Streep was the real-life inspiration for her character, Vogue‘s own Anna Wintour. With a mutual nod towards the other fashion icon, a powerful moment of fiction and reality converging moment was created.

Always by Miranda Priestly’s side, Stanley Tucci is reprising his role as the sharp-witted and ever-loyal Nigel. His presence completed the reunion, reminding fans of the original film’s brilliant supporting cast. Seeing Miranda and Nigel together again, observing the runway with discerning eyes, felt like no time had passed at all.

A Live Runway and Movie Set

Using a live, high-stakes fashion show as a backdrop for a film is an audacious move. The Dolce & Gabbana runway provided an authentic, high-energy environment that a soundstage could never replicate. The cameras captured not just the actors, but the genuine reactions of the industry insiders, models, and photographers present that no script or actors could convey.

Filming at Milan Fashion Week is an obvious indicator that we can expect fashion authenticity from the sequel of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. This guerilla-style filming immerses the audience in a way that will make them feel like they are front row for at an international fashion week.

What’s Happening With ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

While details are still emerging, the Milan filming has given us some crucial insights into the sequel’s direction. Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt are confirmed to return as Andy Sachs and Emily Charlton, respectively. Their characters are expected to reunite with Miranda under new and challenging circumstances.

The central theme of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ will focus on the decline of print media and the struggle for legacy publications like the film’s fictional “Runway” to stay relevant. The narrative is an exploration into how Miranda Priestly adapts—or refuses to adapt—to the digital age of influencers, social media, and instant fashion commentary. The dichotomy between classic fashion print media and the new world of social media and digital commentary will be featured in the upcoming sequel. The sequel is poised to explore whether Miranda’s legendary influence can survive in a world where anyone with a smartphone can be a critic.

A Global PR Frenzy

The impact of the Milan filming was immediate. Within minutes, social media was flooded with photos and videos. The event was more successful than a public relations campaign could have hoped for. This strategic media move was successful in boosting the already incredible anticipation for the film’s release, now officially slated for May 1, 2026. With fans from the original film to the potential of a new generation getting their interest peaked by the social media buzz, the stage has been set for a sequel that is not just a film, but a cultural event.

The Highly Anticipated Sequel

The surprise filming of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2‘ at Milan Fashion Week was not only a smart choice by the film’s production team, it was a bold statement and an attention grabber. The return of Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt has fans watering at the mouth for the magic of the original film to return to the cinematic runway.
As the anticipation builds and the people are talking, we have to ask – does the devil still wear prada? While we must wait until May 1, 2026 to find out, we think yes.