Meryl Streep left BBC viewers speechless during her appearance on The One Show on Friday, April 24, 2026. The actress, along with the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2, joined hosts Angellica Bell and Lauren Laverne on the green sofa to discuss the highly anticipated sequel.
Cast Reunites for Sequel
The stars of the original film—Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, and Stanley Tucci—have reprised their roles as Miranda Priestly, Emily Charlton, Andy Sachs, and Nigel Kipling. Newcomer Simone Ashley, known for Bridgerton, joins the cast as Amari Mari, Miranda's current first assistant.
Viewers React on Social Media
BBC viewers quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their excitement. One fan wrote, "Wow. Top billing on the sofa tonight. I truly can't believe it," while another added, "Anne Hathaway is the queen!" Many comments focused on Meryl Streep's youthful appearance. "Meryl looks fantastic. Hasn't aged a day since the first film," a viewer remarked. Another said, "Hard to believe Meryl is 76, she looks great, a woman aging naturally too!"
The praise continued: "How great does Meryl look what a quality woman," one fan shared, and another commented, "Meryl Steep we are not worthy. She's always so classy, engaging and only her second sequel she's ever made after Mamma Mia." A stunned viewer exclaimed, "No frigging wayyyyyyy all leading cast of Devil Wears Prada 2, goes to show it's worth checking sometimes who's on."
Meryl Reflects on Film's Legacy
Speaking about the film's impact, Meryl said, "Annie and I have been around the world, we've been to Mexico City, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, here, and even LA, and New York... But the feeling, the anticipation, the affection for this film—I wasn't prepared for that, honestly. I wasn't prepared for it when we first started shooting. I'm not online, I'm like a dinosaur, but to feel that anticipation means that it meant so much to so many people... It means so much."
Plot and New Additions
Directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, the sequel to the 2006 film sees Andy return to Runway magazine as Miranda navigates a new media landscape. They reconnect with Emily, now head of a luxury brand that could secure Runway's survival. The film also introduces a star-studded cast including Kenneth Branagh, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak, and Conrad Ricamora.
The One Show airs weeknights on BBC One at 7pm. The Devil Wears Prada 2 will be released in cinemas on May 1.
