Teri Hatcher Takes on Miranda Priestly in West End

Actress Teri Hatcher will be taking on the role of Miranda Priestly in the West End production of The Devil Wears Prada. She is scheduled to replace Vanessa Williams starting October 20. Hatcher, who is relocating from Los Angeles to London for the role, shared her enthusiasm for inhabiting the iconic character.

She described the opportunity as a gift, allowing her to integrate her life experiences into her performance. Her daughter's encouragement played a significant role in her decision to accept the part. Hatcher is a devoted fan of the original film and has already been in contact with Vanessa Williams and other cast members.

The musical, based on Lauren Weisberger's novel and the 2006 film, follows Andy Sachs' journey at Runway magazine under the demanding Priestly. The production has achieved significant success, selling over 1.2 million tickets since its transfer to London's West End in December 2024 and is slated to celebrate its 800th performance on September 23.