Meryl Streep Returns to Devil Wears Prada Role After Pay Offer Change

Meryl Streep returns to the spotlight as she prepares to step back into her role in The Devil Wears Prada 2. The sequel follows the 2006 film that made her portrayal of Miranda Priestly iconic.

Her return comes after past negotiations around her pay gained attention again. She once turned down the original offer before the studio revised the deal.

Now she reflects on that decision and how it influenced her career choices. The new film reunites key cast members and introduces new actors as production moves forward.

Turning Down the First Offer and Change in Approach

Meryl Streep said she read the script and quickly saw its strength. However, she rejected the first offer from the studio. She said she chose not to accept the terms presented to her. Soon after, the production team returned with a better deal.

She requested higher pay, and the studio agreed without delay. She explained this during an interview. She said, “I read the script. Script was great. They made an offer, and I said no, I’m not going to do it.”

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She added that she understood the film would succeed. Therefore she tested her value by asking for more. The studio accepted her request. She said this moment changed how she viewed negotiation in film roles.

Meryl Streep later said she did not always feel confident in asking for more early in her career. She explained that it took time to understand her worth. She reached that understanding in her fifties and sixties.

She described the experience as a lesson that influenced later decisions. She also said she considered leaving acting before she accepted the role that defined Miranda Priestly.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 brings Meryl Streep back with Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. They all return to continue their original roles. The sequel follows events after the 2006 film and revisits the fashion publishing world.

It also introduces new cast members including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B J Novak, Pauline Chalamet, Rachel Bloom, Patrick Brammall, Conrad Ricamora, and Lady Gaga. Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman also return.