Anne Hathaway Pushes Producers on Prada 2 Casting, Streep Says
Anne Hathaway Pushes Producers on Prada 2 Casting, Streep Says
Anne Hathaway urged Prada 2 producers to avoid 'alarmingly thin' models, a stance echoed by Meryl Streep as filming unfolds in New York.
Anne Hathaway urged producers not to cast models who were alarmingly thin for The Devil Wears Prada 2, a detail Meryl Streep recalled from Hathaway's conversations during the film's production. Streep described Hathaway as a stand-up colleague who spoke up about casting while the project was taking shape, and she noted that producers promised the models in the show's behind-the-scenes fashion segments would not be skeletal. The film, which features the returning stars Streep, Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, is set for release on May 1 and has been filming across New York this past summer.
The conversation around body image in Hollywood and the fashion industry has been heated in recent years, with critics and fans alike calling for healthier representations of women on screen. The dialogue surrounding the film arrives as broader discussions about the aesthetics of emaciation in media continue to unfold online, including commentary from public figures who have pushed back against the idea that body discussion equals body shaming. Hathaway’s stance is presented as part of a larger push for responsible casting and casting-room decisions.
Streep’s remarks frame Hathaway as a protective ally who helped secure commitments from producers that the PRADA 2 production would avoid promoting an unhealthy standard of beauty on screen. The ensemble’s reunion has fans eager for the return of the fashion-forward, sharp-witted world of Runway and Milan-influenced drama, amplified by the film’s New York setting and high-profile cast. As the release date approaches, the industry will likely continue debating how to balance glamorous storytelling with contemporary expectations about body image and representation.
