The Devil Wears Prada 2 Cast Adds Simone Ashley and Kenneth Branagh

Simone Ashley, known for her role in the Netflix regency drama Bridgerton, has joined the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2 alongside Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. The sequel to the 2006 film, which recently started production, will also feature Kenneth Branagh as the husband of Miranda Presley (Streep), the editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.

Key Takeaways:

• Simone Ashley, known for her role in Netflix's Bridgerton, has joined the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2.
• The sequel will also feature Kenneth Branagh as the husband of Miranda Presley, the editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.
• The story will reportedly focus on Miranda Priestly as she grapples with the challenges of a declining print magazine industry.
• The film is directed by David Frankel, who also directed the original 2006 film.
• The sequel's release date was previously reported to be May 1, 2026, as part of a broader overhaul of Disney's theatrical lineup.
• The cast includes Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and Hero Fiennes Tiffin in the Prime Video romcom Picture This.

Statistics:

• 2006: The release year of the original Devil Wears Prada film.
• June 30, 2006: The release date of the original Devil Wears Prada film.
• 2026: The previously reported release date of the sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2.
• 1 May 2026: The release date of the sequel, as reported by Variety as part of a broader overhaul of Disney's theatrical lineup.

Sources:

• "Simone Ashley Joins The Devil Wears Prada Sequel" in Variety, dated unnamed (no date mentioned in original text).
• "Kenneth Branagh to Join The Devil Wears Prada Sequel" in unnamed sources (no date mentioned in original text).
• "Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley joins The Devil Wears Prada 2" in unnamed sources (no date mentioned in original text).
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