Meryl Streep Discusses Budget Challenges for 'The Devil Wears Prada' Due to 'Chick Flick' Label
Meryl Streep recalls 'Devil Wears Prada' budget woes due to 'chick flick' tag
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Meryl Streep reflected on the budget difficulties faced during the making of 'The Devil Wears Prada' due to its classification as a 'chick flick.' She highlighted how this label affected funding for the film, which has since been challenged by successful female-led movies. A sequel, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' is set to premiere on May 1.
- 01Meryl Streep noted that the 'chick flick' label hindered budget allocation for 'The Devil Wears Prada.'
- 02She mentioned that the perception of female-led films has evolved, citing successes like 'Barbie.'
- 03'The Devil Wears Prada 2' will see the return of original cast members and is scheduled to premiere on May 1.
- 04The sequel will explore the challenges faced by Runway Magazine in a changing media landscape.
- 05Original director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna are back for the sequel.
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Meryl Streep recently shared her experiences regarding the budget challenges faced during the production of the 2006 film 'The Devil Wears Prada,' which was often labeled a 'chick flick.' This classification made it difficult to secure funding, a sentiment echoed in her conversation with Greta Gerwig about similar challenges faced by the film 'Barbie.' Streep emphasized that the perception of female-driven narratives has changed significantly over the years, especially with the success of films featuring women at the forefront. The sequel, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' is set to premiere on May 1 and will reunite Streep with co-stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. In this follow-up, Hathaway's character, Andy, returns to Runway Magazine two decades after her departure, facing new challenges in the evolving media landscape. The original team, including director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, is back for this much-anticipated sequel.
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