Sydney Sweeney was seen arriving on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York City on Wednesday, sparking speculation about a possible role in the sequel. The 27-year-old actress, wearing an oversized blue hoodie and carrying a black umbrella, attempted to hide her identity as she headed towards the filming location in Manhattan.
It remains unclear whether Sweeney has a part in the highly anticipated film, which features returning stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci. Newcomers to the franchise include Patrick Brammall, Kenneth Branagh and Justin Theroux. Some sources suggest Sweeney may only have a small cameo.
The sighting comes amid a controversy surrounding Sweeney's advertising campaign with American Eagle. The retailer launched a series of adverts with the tagline 'Sydney Sweeney has great jeans', which drew criticism online due to the phrase's historical association with eugenics. American Eagle defended the campaign, stating in an Instagram post that it was 'always about the jeans'.
Sweeney expressed her excitement about the campaign, telling People magazine she was 'freaking out' when approached. American Eagle's chief marketing officer, Craig Brommers, described Sweeney as 'the It girl of the moment' and called the partnership 'one of the biggest gets in American Eagle history'.
