‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Trailer Drops Featuring Simone Ashley in Glamorous New Role
The first official look at Simone Ashley in The Devil Wears Prada 2 has fans buzzing as the sequel inches closer to its May 1 release. The Bridgerton star appears to be stepping into a tricky role, and it doesn’t seem like she’s going to win Miranda Priestly over easily. Disney released a new teaser to celebrate tickets going on sale in the U.S., giving audiences a glimpse of the returning cast and the new additions.
In the short clip, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) is at her usual sharpest, critiquing the latest photos for Runway. She asks Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), “Were the models encouraged to mill around like starving goats in the parking lot of a methadone clinic in New Jersey?”
That’s when Simone Ashley’s character steps in, interrupting and clearing her throat to get Miranda’s attention. She responds with a cheeky, “What? What am I not allowed to say? Methadone? New Jersey?” It seems her character’s job is to make sure Miranda doesn’t go too far with her cutting remarks—a role that will likely put her right in the middle of the fashion-world chaos.
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Ashley joins a mix of returning and new faces in the film. Alongside Streep, Hathaway, and Stanley Tucci, the sequel also features Emily Blunt, Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, and BJ Novak. Fans of the original movie can expect the familiar sharp wit and stylish drama, now updated for the modern media landscape.
The storyline picks up with Andy returning to Runway while Miranda fights to keep the magazine alive in today’s challenging publishing world. Emily Blunt’s character, who has moved on to lead a luxury brand, becomes an important figure as her commercial influence could play a crucial role in Runway’s survival.
The trailer hints at the same fast-paced, cutting humor that made the first movie such a hit, while introducing fresh dynamics through new characters like Ashley’s. The teaser has already sparked excitement online, with fans sharing clips and speculating about how her character will fit into Miranda’s demanding world.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters on May 1, 2026, promising a blend of nostalgia, style, and new conflicts that will keep both longtime fans and new audiences engaged.
With Simone Ashley stepping into such a lively and challenging environment, it will be interesting to see how she holds her own among fashion’s most formidable figures. What do you think about her debut in The Devil Wears Prada 2 and her role alongside Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway? Share your thoughts in the comments.
