EP 187: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026), The Career of Anne Hathaway & Tier Ranking Legacy Sequels

The millennial nostalgia is real today as we break out the florals for spring in David Frankel’s return to the world of Runway magazine and high editorial fashion in The Devil Wears Prada 2. We review the film as well as discuss the career of the film’s iconic lead, Anne Hathaway who is in the midst of a career year. Gird your loins for the sequel to 2006’s modern classic The Devil Wears Prada with its direct sequel 20 years later. The film is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. The film sees Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles, with Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, and Kenneth Branagh joining as new additions.We’ll wrap up by tier ranking the best and worst of legacy sequels in our most chaotic tier ranking yet.To watch this episode on video with our pre-episode exclusive conversation on the following, subscribe on Patreon:Greta Gerwig's Narnia Moves to 2027 with a 45-Day Theatrical WindowResident Evil TrailerOne Night Only TrailerOn this episode:Danny JarabekRisa BolashPaul Rai Support the showSubscribe for Early Access and Video:The Rolling Tape PatreonListen Here:SpotifyApple PodcastsAll Listening PlatformsHave questions? Email [email protected] Website LinkWebsite & Publications: www.therollingtape.comSocial Platforms on LinktreeCredits:Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl VincentArtwork: Danny JarabekEditor: Danny JarabekAssistant Producer: Evan Miller