At the height of its reign, The Devil Wears Prada had otherwise reasonable adults perfecting a disapproving smirk and misquoting Runway terminology over lunch. The Devil Wears Prada was not merely a film; it was a cultural takeover. Offices saw a rise in dramatic coat-flinging, and fashion interns wept on their commutes. Meryl Streep’s glacial stare launched a thousand memes and even more therapy sessions. And just when you thought society had moved on from cerulean debates and stilettos, those ruthless little heels are clacking once more.

The actors have returned to set, and filming for the sequel is officially underway, cue the chaos and couture.

The Dior store in Midtown Manhattan appeared to be closed without warning, but not for inventory or renovations. Rather, it had been temporarily transformed into a high-fashion film set for the upcoming sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Curious pedestrians and unsuspecting tourists quickly found themselves in the middle of a cinematic takeover, with crew members, production staff, and security keeping the area under tight control. Amid the heat and confusion, something iconic was clearly underway and no less than 60 people wanted to witness that.

A closer glance revealed Meryl Streep stepping in and out of chauffeured vehicles, joined by Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reprising their roles as stylishly overworked assistants. Actor Stanley Tucci, known for playing Nigel, was also spotted near video monitors. With black directors’ chairs marked “Andy” and paparazzi lenses flashing nonstop, Midtown turned momentarily from shopping district into a full-blown fashion battlefield, fittingly ruled by Miranda Priestly’s cold command.

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Beyond the cast, over 60 bystanders lined the sidewalk, a testament to just how fervent the fan energy has become.

One might have thought the Second Coming was underway, judging by the sheer number of civilians gasping over Meryl Streep’s cheekbones. She emerged on set like an ageless oracle in structured couture, prompting fans to shriek, swoon, and reapply lip gloss in her honor. Anne Hathaway, meanwhile, has audiences nervously clutching their cardigans, wondering whether Andy Sachs fell back into fashion or merely lost a bet with the universe and her therapist.

Meanwhile, fans, who had spotted interesting details about Meryl Streep's first look, are already placing bets on which monologue will enter the pop culture hall of fame next. Will it be about TikTok, silent quitting, or sustainable couture? No one knows, but everyone is prepared to have it engraved on a throw pillow. Between Emily Blunt’s strut and Stanley Tucci’s smirk, the sequel has people treating a film set like it is New York Fashion Week, but with better dialogue and fewer influencers.

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