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Meryl Streep Called Lady Gaga for Devil Wears Prada 2
30 Apr
Summary
- Meryl Streep personally contacted Lady Gaga for a role.
- Gaga portrays a pop star performing in Milan in the sequel.
- Director confirmed a major pop star cameo was essential.
Meryl Streep personally reached out to Lady Gaga to join the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2. Streep shared in a recent interview that a direct phone call was instrumental in securing Gaga's participation.
Gaga is set to portray a pop star who delivers a performance in Milan. Director David Frankel confirmed the role, stating the script required a significant pop star cameo.
Frankel elaborated that while the studio initially questioned the need for a major pop star, he insisted on Gaga's involvement. The timing was opportune, as Gaga performed in Milan the same week her scenes were being filmed.
Emily Blunt lauded Gaga's creative energy, calling her a "creative storm." The collaboration reportedly began after Streep and Gaga connected at the SNL50 show, leading to Streep's direct appeal.
