Meryl Streep has the internet buzzing after she was seen stepping back into one of her most iconic roles for a highly anticipated sequel that is sure to please film and fashion enthusiasts alike.
The iconic actress was spotted in New York City filming The Devil Wears Prada 2, a long-awaited sequel to the famous fashion-forward film. She was seen dressed as her famous character, Miranda Priestly, looking fabulous in some chic, stylish outfits, and sporting the character’s notorious short, grey pixie cut. When pictures and videos of her in character and interacting with fans on the streets of Manhattan were posted on social media, internet users couldn’t stop freaking out in the comments section.
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Meryl Streep Is Seen Filming 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' In New York City
Over the last week, stars have been stepping onto film sets to shoot the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, a famous 2006 comedy-drama that's based on the life of an aspiring journalist taking on an extremely demanding role as an assistant to an extremely powerful and influential fashion magazine editor. The movie, which stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, has been popular over the last decade, and, as fans believe, is loosely based on the lives of employees at Vogue, with Meryl's character, Miranda Priestly, being reminiscent of editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
At the start of the week, both the Mamma Mia actress and co-star Anne were seen on the streets of Manhattan, going in and out of office buildings and wearing super chic outfits, which is fitting for their fashion-industry characters. Seeing the Oscar-winner return to her role as Miranda was especially exciting for fans, as some weren't sure she'd take on the project when it was first announced. In various clips and pictures taken from her time on set, Meryl is seen walking in character as Miranda, and even waving to fans from the window of a high-rise office building.
It was clear that not only does she have adoring fans on screen, but off-screen as well. According to Deadline, the movie is currently slated to be released in theaters on May 1st, 2026 - just in time for Met Gala season!
Fans React To Meryl's On-Set Appearances For 'DWP2' Set On Social Media
In various pictures and videos fans took of the legendary filmmaker on the streets of New York on set, she can be seen waving from an office building and looking focused as she filmed her scenes. The content quickly went viral on platforms like Instagram, where fans of hers and of the iconic movie flooded the comments section with words of excitement.
"This gave me full-body goosebumps," wrote a fan under an Instagram post.
"She hasn't changed at all since 2006!" added another.
One fan of the New Jersey native added, "I can't wait to see this movie, I'm so ready!"
"Still serving looks!" noted one user, as another wrote that Meryl "still looks great."
Those who love the 76-year-old seem to be getting more excited for the sequel day by day, as her last project was her time as Loretta Durkin in the Hulu hit, Only Murders In The Building. Now, not only is she back behind a camera, but she's also back as the legendary editor-in-chief. We can't wait to see what other behind-the-scenes content we get over the next few weeks, and neither can her hardcore fans.
