‘Devil Wears Prada’ Star Reveals Her Bold Demand for Film
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Meryl Streep initially declined to star in The Devil Wears Prada 2 but agreed after producers doubled her salary demand, recognizing her essential role in the original film's success.
- The sequel, set to open on May 1, aims for a $100 million debut, featuring returning stars including Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt.
- Streep and director David Frankel highlighted the challenges of securing a blockbuster budget for a female-led film, despite Streep's 21 Oscar nominations.
- The cast agreed to reunite only once they had a strong sequel concept and all original main actors could return, reflecting the importance of the ensemble.
- The discussion revealed ongoing industry biases that limit budgets for female-driven movies based on presumed lower box office potential compared to male-led films.
