Meryl Streep Returns as Fashion Icon Miranda Priestly

Meryl Streep will return as the formidable Miranda Priestly in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' slated for a May 1 theatrical debut. Streep highlighted the significance of this role, stating that older women are seldom cast in leading parts, making her representation of a 77-year-old character noteworthy.

Speaking at a press event in Japan with co-star Anne Hathaway, Streep discussed the societal tendency to sideline women over 50, whose perspectives are often undervalued. She expressed satisfaction in portraying a character with power and relevance.