'Devil Wears Prada 2' is here, and fans are rushing to their nearest theatres to catch the earliest show. Amid that, let's take a quick look at what the film's cast is charging for the sequel.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 has finally been released, 20 years after the first part, The Devil Wears Prada. The film brings back Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci in their much-loved roles. The film was first announced in 2024 and marks the return of David Frankel as the director and Aline Brosh McKenna as the writer. So, as the fans rush to the cinema halls to see the return of 'Miranda Priestly' and 'Andrea Sachs', let's take a quick look at how much the stars have charged for the film.
Even before The Devil Wears Prada was released, Meryl Streep knew it would break many records, so she negotiated to earn twice the original offer. However, with her then-hefty paycheque, it's safe to say that what she has bagged for the sequel is immeasurable. Before The Devil Wears Prada 2 was released, Streep sat down with her fellow cast members, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, to speak with Today about her decision to go into the original film. She revealed:
"I knew it was going to be a hit. I read the script – the script was great. They called me up, and they made an offer, and I said 'No. I’m not going to do it.' I wanted to see if I doubled my ask, and they went right away and said, 'Sure.'"
While getting her paycheque doubled was very on-brand for her role as 'Miranda Priestly', fans have often wondered how much she was paid for it. Well, according to Celebrity Net Worth and other reports, Meryl Streep was paid a staggering amount of USD 5 million for her role in the OG, The Devil Wears Prada, which means her original offer would've been around USD 2.5 million. Nonetheless, fans were left stunned to learn how much the actress has bagged for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Meryl Streep's return as 'Miranda Preistly' had the fans on the edge of their seats. However, her salary for The Devil Wears Prada 2 has them falling off of it. Although figures haven't been confirmed, one source estimates her paycheque at around USD 20 million. On the other hand, a report by Variety has revealed that the production budget pre-marketing was USD 100 million, meaning anywhere between USD 30 and USD 50 million may have been spent on the cast.
Given that the film also includes other big names like Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, it's safe to assume that her salary for the film could still be around USD 10-15 million. Nonetheless, one thing we know for sure is that it will have been a lot more than in 2006. As Streep said of the sequel in the recent video:
"This one, honey, they spent the money!"
Anne Hathaway is having a fabulous year, with many films lined up. Apart from The Devil Wears Prada 2, the actress will also appear in Verity, The Odyssey, and Flowerdale Street. However, the question remains: how much is she charging for the much-loved film's sequel? Well, the official numbers for the film have not been confirmed. A report stated that Anne was paid USD 1 million for The Devil Wears Prada.
Nonetheless, she has since begun charging far more, as it has been two decades since the film's release. According to Spoiler, Anne took a massive paycheque of USD 7 million for her last banger, The Idea of You... which makes it safe to say that her salary for The Devil Wears Prada 2 might be in the same bracket.
Emily Blunt is one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, which has made fans curious about how much she would charge for The Devil Wears Prada 2. While there has been no confirmation of the actress's paycheque, her salary may vary depending on the length of her role. While she usually charges around USD 12 million for a major role, her salary for Oppenheimer was USD 4 million and for Jungle Cruise, it was around USD 8 million. On the other hand, Stanley Tucci's fee for The Devil Wears Prada 2, or for any other film, has never been disclosed, making it impossible to estimate how much the actor might charge to join the queen trio.
The Devil Wears Prada 2's box office predictions are looking beyond good. According to Variety, the film is eyeing a USD 75-80 million opening, while others are expecting it to cross the USD 100 million mark over its first weekend in cinemas. Considering the love the first film got, the expectations for the sequel are super high, as The Devil Wears Prada made a whopping USD 326 million against a USD 40 million budget.
What are your thoughts on the cast's fee for The Devil Wears Prada 2? Let us know.
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