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Anne Hathaway: "The film is an uninhibited fashion extravaganza"
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Anne Hathaway: "The film is an uninhibited fashion extravaganza"

From Dagens Nyheter · (12m ago) Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A sequel to the 2006 film "The Devil Wears Prada" is set to premiere, featuring the original cast.
  • The new film explores how the characters have evolved and navigate future challenges, with a deeper focus on their vulnerabilities.
  • The original film, inspired by Lauren Weisberger's novel about her time as Anna Wintour's assistant, significantly boosted the fashion world's popularity.

The fashion world is abuzz with the upcoming sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada," a film that not only captivated audiences with its style and script but also offered a rare glimpse into the exclusive realm of Vogue and its formidable editor, Anna Wintour.

Inspired by Lauren Weisberger's novel, which drew from her experiences as Wintour's assistant, the original film centered on Andy Sachs, an aspiring journalist who lands an assistant role under the notoriously demanding Miranda Priestly. The film masterfully depicted the allure and challenges of working in high fashion, making a million girls wish they had Andy's job.

It's so fun to see these characters, with their special personalities and quirks, end up in new situations and see how they will act. Just like all of us, they are trying to navigate into the future.

โ€” Meryl StreepMeryl Streep discusses the return of the characters in the sequel.

Now, two decades later, the original ensemble returns. Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep reprise their iconic roles, joined by Stanley Tucci as fashion editor Nigel and Emily Blunt, whose character Emily has climbed the ranks to a leadership position at Dior. Director David Frankel emphasizes that this sequel delves deeper, showcasing characters who have grown and become more vulnerable, grappling with life's challenges both professionally and personally.

This return to the world of "Runway" magazine is particularly timely, arriving as a resurgence of 90s fashion trends dominates the current scene. While the 90s have their charm, the early 2000s, as depicted in the film, represented a pivotal era for fashion's broader cultural impact, fueled by style blogs and influential TV shows like "Sex and the City" and "Gossip Girl." The film's enduring legacy lies in its ability to capture this fashion frenzy and the aspirational lifestyle associated with it, making the sequel a highly anticipated event for fans worldwide.

This film goes deeper. The characters are more vulnerable, they have been through a lot over the years and life has not been easy for any of them. It is fascinating to see how they handle challenges in their professional lives, while also struggling with personal problems.

โ€” David FrankelDirector David Frankel explains the thematic depth of the sequel.
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Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.