In a surprising move for fans eagerly awaiting the fashion film sequel, Sydney Sweeney's highly anticipated cameo appearance in The Devil Wears Prada 2 has been completely excised from the final cut. The 28-year-old actress, best known for her role in Euphoria, will not appear on the silver screen when the movie premieres in theaters on May 1st.
Creative Reasons Behind the Omission
According to a detailed report from Entertainment Weekly, the decision to remove Sweeney's scene was purely creative and structural. The team behind the sequel determined that her three-minute appearance, which would have occurred near the beginning of the film, simply did not work within the overall narrative flow. The production team expressed gratitude for Sweeney's participation, making the choice to cut her segment a particularly difficult one.
In the deleted scene, Sweeney was set to play herself, being styled by Emily Blunt's character, Emily Charlton. Fans first learned of her involvement back in August 2025, when she was photographed arriving at the New York City set, generating significant buzz and speculation about her role in the much-anticipated follow-up to the 2006 classic.
What Remains in the Sequel
While Sweeney's cameo has been left on the cutting room floor, other celebrity appearances remain intact. Lady Gaga is still expected to make a cameo in the film, and the 40-year-old pop icon has also contributed to the soundtrack. She co-wrote and recorded the song Runway alongside rapper Doechii, adding her musical talents to the project.
The sequel sees the return of original stars Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs, now features editor at Runway magazine, and Meryl Streep as the formidable editor-in-chief Miranda Priestley. Stanley Tucci also reprises his role, continuing the dynamic that made the first film a cultural phenomenon.
Inspiration and Evolution
Miranda Priestley's character was famously inspired by real-life Vogue editor Anna Wintour. In anticipation of the film's release, Streep and Wintour grace the cover of Vogue's May issue, where Wintour reflected on the original movie's impact. "What I liked about the first film is that it showed the world what a huge business fashion is," Wintour stated in an interview conducted by Greta Gerwig.
She continued, "It's a true economic force globally, and the first film acknowledged that. So much has changed. But I like to think we're evolving rather than disintegrating. We are still here. We're all doing our jobs—in different ways and across multiple platforms instead of just one, but how wonderful is that? We're reaching far more people."
Wintour also expressed complete trust in Streep regarding the sequel's development, noting, "I do think they've located something true about the business now," as Streep remarked about returning to the franchise two decades later.
The Original's Legacy
The Devil Wears Prada was originally based on the novel by former Vogue intern Lauren Weisberger, who described her brief tenure at the prestigious publication as "crazy." Her experiences, though lasting less than a year, provided the foundation for the hit film, with Wintour serving as the clear inspiration for the demanding Runway magazine boss.
Despite the absence of Sydney Sweeney's cameo, the sequel promises to deliver the same blend of high fashion, sharp wit, and compelling drama that captivated audiences nearly twenty years ago, with a fresh perspective on the evolving world of fashion media.
