Simone Ashley may not have made the final cut of Brad Pittâs “F1: The Movie“, but sheâs racing full speed ahead â and things are looking better than ever. The âDevil Wears Prada 2â just added a touch of Regency royalty. Simone Ashley, best known for her fan-favorite role as Kate Sharma in Netflix hit âBridgertonâ, has officially joined the cast of the fashion-forward sequel from 20th Century Studios, according to Deadline.
(Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)Ashley will appear opposite returning stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. A new addition, Kenneth Branagh, will portray Miranda Priestlyâs husband. While Simoneâs role is still under wraps in a film that pits traditional editorial power against the digital marketing world, expect her to bring a serious next-gen edge to the runway.
Miranda Priestly Returns to a Changing Fashion World
(Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)According to The Hollywood Reporter, the sequel is being directed again by David Frankel, with a script by original screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna. The sequel catches up with Miranda Priestly (Streep) as the print magazine industry teeters on the edge of extinction.
Meanwhile, Emily Charlton (Blunt) has carved out an influential new role as a high-flying fashion executive. Now, the two women find themselves locked in a high-stakes battle over ad dollars, cultural influence, and the future of fashion media. And yes, there will likely be a new generation of assistants caught in the crossfire.
Simone Ashley Adds Gen Z Power to an Oscar-Nominated Legacy
(Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for IMDb)Ashleyâs addition signals a bold new chapter for the franchise. With past credits in “The Little Mermaid” and “Sex Education”, she brings a global fan base and modern relevance to a beloved legacy sequel.
This sequel isnât just about nostalgia â itâs about passing the torch to a new generation while honoring the original magic. Longtime fans will still get their moment, with Meryl Streep returning in her Oscar-nominated role and Patricia Fieldâs unforgettable costume design legacy in tow.
When Will ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Release?
Mark Your Calendars: âDevil Wears Prada 2â Arrives May 1, 2026. Get ready to trade in your lumpy blue sweaters â “The Devil Wears Prada 2” hits theaters on May 1, 2026.
The highly anticipated sequel has officially taken over the release slot once reserved for “Avengers: Doomsday”. Yes, Miranda Priestly just rescheduled the Avengers. As per a Collider report, Disney shuffled its lineup earlier this year, pushing “Doomsday” to December 18, 2026, and delaying “Secret Wars” to late 2027.
Go ahead and block off your spring calendar. Fashion royalty waits for no one!
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