Lucy Liu has officially joined the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 fashion-world hit. Liu, known for her iconic roles in Kill Bill and Charlie’s Angels, is among several new additions to the film, which will see Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci all reprising their beloved roles.
Liu is joined by other newcomers, including Justin Theroux (The Leftovers), B.J. Novak (The Office), and Pauline Chalamet (The Sex Lives of College Girls). Broadway stars Helen J. Shen (Maybe Happy Ending) and Conrad Ricamora (Oh, Mary!), along with comedian Caleb Hearon, are also slated to appear. While specific character details for these new additions remain under wraps, their presence promises fresh dynamics at Runway magazine.
The sequel picks up Miranda Priestly’s (Streep) story as she contends with the evolving landscape of traditional magazine publishing. She will face off against Emily (Blunt), her former assistant who has become a high-powered executive at a luxury fashion group. Emily’s control over crucial advertising dollars will be key to Runway’s survival, setting up a sharp conflict between the two formidable women.
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David Frankel, who directed the original 2006 film, is back at the helm for the sequel, along with screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna and producer Karen Rosenfelt. Based on Lauren Weisberger’s novel, The Devil Wears Prada follows aspiring journalist Andy Sachs (Hathaway) as she navigates the demanding world under Priestly. The first film was a critical and commercial success, earning $326 million worldwide and an Oscar nomination for Streep.
Liu’s Continued Reinvention
Lucy Liu’s casting is particularly notable. Her career has spanned decades and genres, from action blockbusters to acclaimed television dramas like Elementary and Why Women Kill. More recently, she’s garnered praise for her work in films like Set It Up and Steven Soderbergh’s Presence. She also recently received a Career Achievement Award at the Locarno Film Festival, where artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro praised her as a “master of reinvention” who “has consistently delivered powerful performances that challenge the status quo.”
This project reunites Liu with Justin Theroux, who appeared with her in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003). Novak is recognized for his writing and acting on The Office and his directorial debut with Vengeance (2022). Chalamet gained fame on the HBO Max comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is backed by Disney’s 20th Century Studios and is currently in production. Location shoots are planned for New York City and Italy, ahead of a theatrical release on May 1, 2026. This sequel is set to explore new fashion industry challenges while bringing back the beloved cast that made the original a cultural touchstone.
