Meryl Streep Says ‘We Tend to Marvel-ize the Movies Now’ and ‘It’s So Boring’
Meryl Streep criticized the current trend of superhero-dominated filmmaking, calling it 'boring' due to its reliance on clear heroes and villains. She emphasized the importance of complex, nuanced characters in storytelling, which she believes are lacking in many modern films. Streep made these comments while promoting the sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada,' in which she reprises her role as Miranda Priestly.
- ▪Meryl Streep stated that modern movies are overly influenced by Marvel-style storytelling with simplistic heroes and villains.
- ▪She praised complex characters, saying real-life figures are often flawed and multifaceted.
- ▪Streep discussed renegotiating her salary for the original 'The Devil Wears Prada' film, ultimately doubling her initial pay.
- ▪Anne Hathaway shared an anecdote about receiving AI-generated thank-you notes from job candidates.
- ▪The sequel 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' engages with themes of artificial intelligence and the evolving fashion industry.
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Home Film News May 1, 2026 2:56pm PT Meryl Streep Says ‘We Tend to Marvel-ize the Movies Now’ and ‘It’s So Boring’ By Kennedy French Plus Icon Kennedy French Latest Meryl Streep Says ‘We Tend to Marvel-ize the Movies Now’ and ‘It’s So Boring’ 21 hours ago Gidi Dar’s ‘The Wedding Entertainer’ Sales Rights Acquired by Film Sales Company Ahead of Tribeca Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago ‘The Walking Dead: Aftermath’ Free-to-Play Roguelite Game Launching From AMC, Ares Interactive (Gaming News Roundup) 3 days ago See All ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection Meryl Streep is weighing in on the state of modern filmmaking, arguing that the dominance of superhero storytelling has led to less nuanced character work across the industry.
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