Excitement is building around “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” and Lucy Liu has added to the buzz with a subtle tease about her involvement. The actor recently opened up about joining the highly anticipated film, though she stopped short of revealing key details about her character. With the original movie holding a cult following, fans are eager to see how the story evolves. Liu’s comments have only deepened the intrigue surrounding what she describes as a mysterious role.
Lucy Liu recalls what it was like working with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway
While Liu has remained tight-lipped about her character, she did share her experience working alongside Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. Speaking in a recent interview with PEOPLE, Liu described her role as a “mystery,” suggesting that audiences have yet to see anything about it in early promotional material. She hinted that the secrecy is intentional, adding that it is part of what makes the film so exciting.
The sequel reunites several original cast members, including Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, alongside Liu’s new addition to the ensemble. For Liu, stepping into an already beloved cinematic world came with its own unique thrill. She described the experience as feeling “almost like a reverie,” highlighting how surreal it was to join such an iconic project.
Reflecting on her time on set, Liu shared that filming scenes with Hathaway and Streep was particularly memorable. “Working with Annie and Meryl together in a scene was just amazing,” she said. The original 2006 film followed Hathaway’s character navigating the demanding world of fashion under the watchful eye of Streep’s Miranda Priestly.
The sequel is expected to revisit these characters years later, exploring how their lives and careers have changed. According to Liu, that evolution is part of the film’s appeal. She noted that audiences want to “know 20 years later what’s different,” not a repeat of the past. “It’s going to be highly entertaining,” Liu shared. “It’s going to give you all the things, all the eye candy.”
With its release set for May 1, 2026, the sequel is already shaping up to be a major cultural moment. And if Liu’s “mystery role” lives up to the curiosity she has sparked, it could become one of the film’s biggest talking points.
