The Devil Wears Prada 2 Cast Shake-Up: Who’s Back, Who’s Out

Hard to believe, but 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is happening, nearly 20 years after all those cerulean sweater jokes first hit the big screen. The cast list is out, and for fans (or everyone who still can’t hear 'that’s all' without shivering), the big question is: who’s actually back for round two? Well, some major faces have returned to Runway, but there are also some notable absences and new arrivals. Let’s go through exactly who’s showing up, who’s ghosting, and what’s different this time around.

Main Cast: Who’s Back for Runway’s Next Issue?

• Anne Hathaway (Andy Sachs): Hathaway is back in her breakout, relatable role as Andy Sachs. This time, Andy’s upgraded: she’s Runway’s features editor, not Miranda’s second assistant. Considering how much Andy grew up in the first movie (from clueless fashion outsider to savvy career woman perched at the edge of selling her soul), I’m expecting we’ll get an even more seasoned Andy, maybe just a touch less likely to trip in heels.
• Meryl Streep (Miranda Priestly): The queen returns. Yes, Meryl Streep is reprising Miranda Priestly—her icy composure, devastating insults, and that signature 'that’s all.' If you’re wondering if the dynamic between Miranda and Andy still has that stressful edge after all these years, a sneak peek at their new showdown suggests Andy’s still slightly terrified. Some things never change (let’s face it: once you’ve had Miranda as your boss, you probably get PTSD from dry cleaning receipts).
• Stanley Tucci (Nigel Kipling): Tucci’s back as Nigel, Runway’s best-dressed and most brutally honest staffer. His original pep talk was one of the movie’s highlights, and given how Nigel got shafted by Miranda’s last-minute betrayal in Paris, I hope he finally catches a break—or at least gets a decent office.
• Emily Blunt (Emily Charlton): She’s back as Emily, still dry, still hilariously stressed, but now a Dior executive. Blunt absolutely stole scenes in the first movie, and it’ll be fun to see how Emily and Andy interact now that they’ve both climbed the ladder and (maybe) stopped shaming each other’s lunch orders.

So, Who’s New This Time?

Most of the sequel’s supporting cast is fresh—lots of new faces for the next generation of workplace drama.

Lucy Liu is joining as the ex-wife of Emily’s partner, Benji Barnes (played by Justin Theroux). Caleb Hearon and Simone Ashley have been cast as Miranda’s new assistants—presumably ready to withstand a daily barrage of insults, fashion emergencies, and increasingly weird coffee orders.

Who Isn’t Coming Back (and Why)?

If you’re wondering about Andy’s original boyfriend, Nate (yes, the grilled cheese guy, played by Adrian Grenier), here’s the deal: Grenier isn’t in the movie. The director, David Frankel, actually tried to work him in:

'I had an idea about sneaking him into a cameo, and, in the end, it was just too late in our production schedule to make it happen.'

So, sadly, Nate doesn’t even get a brief sandwich-flipping scene. Andy’s got a new boyfriend now, Peter (Patrick Brammall), so this isn’t hugely shocking—even the film’s screenwriter, Aline Brosh McKenna, said point-blank in an interview: 'Andy and Nate are definitely not together. That much I can tell you.' If you want closure for those two, tough luck—the grilled cheese torch has been passed.

More returns you shouldn’t expect: Simon Baker (who played the ethically questionable flirt Christian in Paris) isn’t coming back. James Naughton (Miranda’s first husband, Stephen) is out, and this time Kenneth Branagh is stepping in as Miranda’s current husband, Stuart. Also, Rich Sommer (the eternally supportive Doug) isn’t revisiting life as Andy’s cheerleader friend.

Summary: Who’s In, Who’s Out

If you only care about seeing the originals, here’s your roster: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt are back. Everyone else? New faces, or not showing up at all.

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is headed to theaters on May 1, 2026. Personally, I’m just here to see what kind of trauma Miranda inflicts this time—and whether anyone dares bring corn chowder anywhere near her desk.