Meryl Streep: LGBT fans shaped Prada 2 ahead of London premiere
Meryl Streep: LGBT fans shaped Prada 2 ahead of London premiere
Streep credits LGBTQ+ fans for Prada 2's appeal as the sequel heads to cinemas, with a star-studded London premiere on the horizon.
Meryl Streep says the LGBT+ community helped shape the enduring appeal of The Devil Wears Prada as Prada 2 gears up for release. She asks, would we have fashion without gay people, and adds it’s a joy to have made the film with the LGBTQ+ community in mind. She notes the film’s appeal crosses cultures, with reactions coming in from cities like Mexico City, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. The return of the ensemble—Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci—is highlighted as a celebration of how the cast has evolved over the years. "Who gets to come back to something we did 20 years ago?" Streep marvels, underscoring the uniqueness of revisiting Miranda Priestly with a new generation of fans.
The original movie, adapted from Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel, followed Andy Sachs as she navigated a high-pressure fashion magazine world. It became a global hit, grossing over $326 million worldwide and earning Streep a SAG nomination for best actress. The new film continues the Runway magazine saga with the same director, David Frankel, and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, promising the same glamorous, cutthroat energy that defined the franchise.
Prada 2 is slated for cinemas on May 1, with a London premiere that has already set fashion fans buzzing. Leicester Square will host the red carpet, as the film brings the Runway universe back to the big screen with the same sharp wit and stylish worldview that made the original a touchstone for fashion cinema. The global reception so far has been buoyant, suggesting the sequel may tap into a renewed sense of cultural cross-over and nostalgia for contemporaries and newcomers alike.
Streep’s reflections illuminate the lasting influence of LGBTQ+ voices in fashion and film, and how those perspectives have helped shape modern cinema. As Prada 2 prepares to debut, fans can expect a blend of polished glamour, sharp dialogue, and a sense of kinship across audiences around the world.
