South Indian British actress Simone Ashley, known for her breakout roles in Netflix’s Bridgerton and Sex Education, has been confirmed for the highly anticipated sequel of the iconic film The Devil Wears Prada. The original film came out in late June 2006, and the sequel is set to release twenty years later. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is shaping up to be a major fashion‑industry event, with original cast members such as Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their beloved roles—Streep as the indomitable Miranda Priestly, Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Blunt as Emily Charlton, and Tucci as Nigel Kipling.

Also returning is critically acclaimed director David Frankel. Joining Frankel once again is screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna. The film will be inspired by Lauren Weisberger’s novel Revenge Wears Prada and is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026. While many plot details are still under wraps, the general plot has been revealed. The sequel’s story centers around Miranda unable to grasp the quick decline of print publishing. Miranda must adapt to the digital age and is forced to seek help from her ex-protégé Emily, who has now become a high‑powered executive at a luxury brand—a setup full of reunion drama and shifting power dynamics.

Ashley’s casting comes alongside a wave of high‑profile additions, including Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B. J. Novak, Pauline Chalamet, Helen J. Shen, and Conrad Ricamora, as the sequel is looking to intertwine both fashion and corporate spheres. Although Ashley’s specific role remains undisclosed for now, her casting signals a shift toward inclusivity and a new wave of fresh talent joining this iconic franchise. Production for the sequel began back in late June 2025, with filming locations including New York City and Italy. The swift momentum promises nostalgic places and familiar faces entwined with modern voices against the timeless backdrop of fashion’s birthplace. The sequel hopes to honor the original film’s legacy while introducing a stylish new chapter for longtime fans and newcomers alike.