Lady Gaga continues to rewrite the fashion film playbook. Fresh off her sold-out Mayhem Ball Tour and four magical nights at London’s O2 Arena, the Oscar and Grammy-winning powerhouse is trading her stage stilettos for stilettos of another kind…those of high-fashion satire.
The multitalented icon has been spotted in Milan, where production for The Devil Wears Prada 2 is currently underway. This marks Gaga’s highly anticipated return to the big screen since her dazzling transformation in Joker: Folie à Deux and her recent cameo in Netflix’s Wednesday. But in true Gaga fashion, she’s making the most of every moment. Balancing a world tour, film shoot, and global spotlight all at once.
Based on Lauren Weisberger’s bestselling 2003 novel, the original The Devil Wears Prada became an instant classic for its sharp wit, unforgettable one-liners, and a layered exploration of ambition and identity. The 2006 film led by Meryl Streep’s ice-cool Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway’s wide-eyed Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt’s scene-stealing Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci’s ever-charming Nigel, defined an era where fashion met feminism and fierceness in equal measure.
Now, nearly two decades later, The Devil Wears Prada 2 promises a fresh yet nostalgic return to the glossy world of Runway. Early reports suggest the story will follow Miranda Priestly as she battles to stay relevant in a world where print media’s influence is fading fast. Her fiercest opponent? None other than her former assistant, Emily (Blunt), now a formidable executive holding the purse strings to the luxury brands Miranda desperately needs.
While Hathaway’s Andy’s role in this stylish showdown remains under wraps, fans can expect an evolved version of her once-naïve character. Most likely still torn between integrity and ambition. And with Gaga’s name on the cast list, anticipation has reached an all time high! Could she be the next It Girl editor? A fashion mogul? Or perhaps a musical muse shaking up Runway’s pages? Whatever her role may be, we know that Gaga’s presence guarantees drama, depth, and a new layer of couture chaos.
The sequel reunites the original creative dream team. Director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna alongside producer Karen Rosenfelt. New cast additions include Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Pauline Chalamet, and Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley, with Tibor Feldman and Tracie Thoms returning to their beloved roles.
And if early glimpses from Milan Fashion Week are any indication where Meryl Streep’s Miranda and Anna Wintour shared a viral moment front row at Dolce & Gabbana—the fashion world is already watching.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 struts into theaters on May 1st, 2026, nearly 20 years after the original. So, get ready to polish your pumps and practice your best “That’s all,” because Miranda Priestly’s world and Gaga’s latest artistic metamorphosis are about to redefine power dressing all over again!
