On with Kara Swisher Miranda Is Not the Villain, with The Devil Wears Prada 2’s Writer & Director
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May 4, 2026 
Aline Brosh McKenna, screenwriter behind the original and sequel, and David Frankel, director of both films, join to revisit The Devil Wears Prada universe. They discuss why they waited 18 years, getting Meryl Streep on board, reframing Miranda as complex, midlife stakes and love of work, fashion as character, AI and media’s upheaval, and whether mid-budget films still survive.
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The Movie Is About Loving A Dying Profession
- The sequel reframes ambition by showing Andy still loving journalism while the industry collapses, creating parallel crises for both women.
- That tension — personal dedication versus an evaporating field — drives the plot and forces unlikely collaboration.
Midbudget Films Face A New Theatrical Test
- Midbudget, character-driven films can still break through if the story is strong and centered on women, but their studio destiny is uncertain today.
- David and Aline note such films might now land on streaming or fight to justify theatrical release.
Authenticity And Live Events Drive Audience Demand
- Audiences crave authenticity and in-person experiences, which helps legacy characters and live promotional tours resonate.
- Aline observed fans running and screaming on set and the global tour proved people want to see real actors, not uncanny facsimiles.