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Hathaway Recalls Streep's Intense Prada Performance
1 May
Summary
- Streep whispered during table reads, forcing others to lean in.
- Hathaway felt the cast should be sharper, not too comfortable.
- Streep felt the cast could be sharper if not too comfortable.
Meryl Streep's commitment to her role as Miranda Priestly in 'The Devil Wears Prada' was palpable, according to Anne Hathaway. Streep's method of speaking in a near-whisper during early table reads meant that castmates had to strain to hear her dialogue. This deliberate approach, Tracie Thoms recounted, made Hathaway, who played Andy Sachs, feel as though she was 'wilting.'
Hathaway shared that while she appreciated the camaraderie, she believed the cast might have been 'sharper' and 'stood taller' if they maintained a bit more distance from Streep. Streep, acknowledging this dynamic, suggested the cast could indeed be more poised if they weren't so familiar with her. Ultimately, Hathaway opted not to reprise her role in subsequent projects, feeling the rest of the cast could carry the series forward.
