Devil Wears Prada 2: Cut Cameos & Fashion Insider Secrets

The sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada," premiering May 1, 2026, boasts a star-studded cast and fashion world cameos. Lady Gaga contributes a song and appears in the film, while Donatella Versace and Naomi Campbell also make appearances. Director David Frankel captured Anna Wintour filming a scene in Milan, which will be included as a bonus feature, though Wintour’s unexpected cue arrival impacted the shot. Wintour also provided crucial fashion direction on set, insisting on white flowers for Dior, reflecting brand authenticity.

Despite the star power, not all filming made the final cut. Sydney Sweeney's approximately three-minute cameo, where she played herself being dressed by Emily Blunt's character, was removed due to structural narrative issues. Similarly, actor Conrad Ricamora, cast as Andy's roommate, was trimmed from the finished film after test screenings indicated audience confusion regarding the character's necessity. The final version focuses on Andy’s interactions with Tracie Thoms’ character, deemed more realistic to the original 2006 film.