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Emily Blunt Debuts Platinum-Blond Look on Devil Wears Prada Sequel Set

Set photos suggest Emily Charlton’s new look will signal a storyline turn within the sequel’s modern fashion narrative.

Overview

  • Principal photography is underway in New York before upcoming shoots in Italy, reuniting Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci.
  • Newest set photos on August 15 show Blunt’s character shifting from her signature red hair to a platinum-blond style, a change likely written into the film.
  • Fans on social media are divided, with some praising the modernized appearance and others criticizing the departure from the original’s iconic look.
  • The sequel’s ensemble expands with Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak and Kenneth Branagh joining alongside couture wardrobe pieces by brands such as Maison Margiela and Dior.
  • 20th Century Studios schedules a spring 2026 release, with Germany premiering on April 30 and the U.S. rollout around May 1.