‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Screenwriter Spills All: Miranda Priestly’s Evolution, a Villainous Lady Gaga and the Bezos Connection
Aline Brosh McKenna has returned as screenwriter for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' two decades after the original, crafting a story that reflects the struggles of modern media in the face of tech consolidation and economic decline. The film features Meryl Streep reprising her role as Miranda Priestly, now navigating a transformed and financially strained publishing world. New elements include a villainous Lady Gaga and a satirical portrayal of Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos as a powerful, Met Gala–bankrolling couple.
- ▪Aline Brosh McKenna wrote both the original 2006 film and its 2026 sequel.
- ▪Meryl Streep returned as Miranda Priestly, with the character reimagined in a modern media landscape.
- ▪Lady Gaga plays a villainous role in the sequel.
- ▪The film satirizes Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos as a wealthy power couple funding the Met Gala.
- ▪The story critiques the decline of legacy lifestyle publications and the impact of tech oligarchs on media.
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Home Film News May 3, 2026 8:03am PT ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Screenwriter Spills All: Miranda Priestly’s Evolution, a Villainous Lady Gaga and the Bezos Connection By Matt Donnelly Plus Icon Matt Donnelly Chief Correspondent @MattDonnelly Latest Renny Harlin’s Life in Movies: ‘Deep Water’ Director On His Lost Spielberg Film, Michael Douglas Ghosting Him and Blazing Trails for Female Action Heroes 4 days ago ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Roasts Jeff and Lauren Bezos as Power Couple Bankrolls Met Gala 1 week ago ‘Obsession’ Filmmaker Curry Barker to Direct ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Reimagining at A24 (EXCLUSIVE) 2 weeks ago See All Trench coats, the perfect pair of jeans, a leather motorcycle jacket, a strand of pearls. In fashion, the most versatile items become the most iconic.
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