Anne Hathaway managed a hectic schedule as she attended the screening of Mother Mary alongside co-star Michaela Coel on Thursday evening. The 43-year-old American actress appeared in high spirits as she graced the red carpet, just one day after attending the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere in London.
Red Carpet Glamour
Anne and co-star Michaela, 38, could not contain their laughter as they posed at the Mother Mary screening held at Picturehouse Central. The Princess Diaries star showcased her remarkable figure in a dramatic black gown featuring a semi-sheer cut-out top, bold sleeves, and a pleated long skirt. She styled her dark tresses in a neat half-up waved hairstyle and accessorised with a pair of gold hoop earrings.
Meanwhile, Michaela looked incredible in a long strapless grey tasselled top paired with smart black trousers. The Black Earth Rising star wrapped an arm around Anne as the duo posed, later making pout faces at each other.
About the Film
In Mother Mary, long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel), on the eve of her comeback performance.
The appearance comes just one day after Anne hit the red carpet for Devil Wears Prada 2 with co-stars Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, and Stanley Tucci. In that film, the stars dive back into the cutthroat world of high fashion, but with a modern twist. Early plotlines suggest Miranda Priestly is grappling with the decline of traditional print media while facing off against Emily (Blunt), now a powerful executive controlling crucial advertising dollars.
Sequel Details
The sequel will introduce new faces, including Justin Theroux, Kenneth Branagh, and Lucy Liu. Filming took place across New York and Milan, with behind-the-scenes glimpses already exciting fans. The original Devil Wears Prada was a cultural touchstone, turning Streep's Miranda Priestly into an iconic character.
Early reactions for Devil Wears Prada 2 have arrived ahead of its May release, with critics warning fans to 'gird your loins... it is phenomenal.' The movie had its US premiere on Monday, and critics who attended early screenings have posted overwhelmingly positive initial thoughts. The Hollywood Reporter's Alex Weprin shared on X that the movie is 'a biting media parody wrapped up in high fashion. Every journalist who sees it will cringe from recognition.'
Variety writer Jazz Tangcay agreed, teasing: 'Gird your loins, the devil is back in all her glory! Yes, #thedevilwearsprada2 is phenomenal. It is the perfect sequel that exceeded all expectations.' Aline Brosh McKenna's script is described as sharp and witty. Lady Gaga has a cameo and has written and recorded the song Runway with rapper Doechii for the soundtrack. Donatella Versace, Ciara, and Ashley Graham also have cameos, while Justin Theroux plays Emily's boyfriend Benji, Kenneth Branagh is Miranda's new husband, and Simone Ashley plays Miranda's current first assistant.
However, Sydney Sweeney's cameo was cut. She played herself in a three-minute scene styled by Emily Blunt's character, but it was scrapped for structural reasons. Fans first learned of her involvement when she was spotted on the New York City set in August.
The plot line for the follow-up reads: 'As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton.'
