‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Is a Terrible Idea. Don’t Do It.

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One of the biggest “Devil Wears Prada” fans makes the case for why the film is singular to the era it was made, and how a proposed sequel could tarnish its legacy.

Published Jul. 16 2024 2:20PM EDT

Photo still of Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt in The Devil Wears Prada — 20th Century Studios

My favorite part of The Devil Wears Prada—the 2006 fashion flick based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 memoir, which solidified Anne Hathaway as an A-list star, introduced the world to Emily

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‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Is a Terrible Idea. Don’t Do It.

One of the biggest “Devil Wears Prada” fans makes the case for why the film is singular to the era it was made, and how a proposed sequel could tarnish its legacy.

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Louis Staples