The Devil Wears Prada 2 advance bookings open in India, paid previews set
Witnessing strong early interest from fans, the advance bookings for The Devil Wears Prada 2 have started in India. The sequel starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway will also have special paid previews.
Advance bookings for The Devil Wears Prada 2, headlined by Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, have opened in India. Set to release on May 1, the film is drawing early interest from fans. The heightened anticipation has also led to special paid previews being planned in the country from the evening of April 30.
The sequel arrives 20 years after the original film and has already generated strong attention worldwide. Its high-fashion setting, public appearances and early reactions have kept it on many watchlists ahead of release.
Advance bookings and paid previews
The start of advance bookings in India marks the next stage in the film’s rollout. The response from fans has been strong enough for exhibitors to line up special paid previews from April 30 evening. This will give audiences in India an early chance to watch the film.
The renewed interest comes as the sequel returns to the world of Runway two decades after the first film. Much of the conversation around the release has centred on its return to familiar characters, as well as the scale of attention it has received before opening.
Returning cast and new faces
The Devil Wears Prada 2 stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman also return as Lily and Irv from the original film. The sequel also adds several new cast members, including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B. J. Novak and Conrad Ricamora.
The film has been directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna.
According to background material for the film, the story follows Miranda Priestly as she deals with the decline of print media. She is forced to seek advertising revenue from her former assistant Emily Charlton, who is now a luxury executive. Andy Sachs returns as a features editor amid a new scandal at Runway.
Early reactions and global buzz
The early reactions from international media and pop culture commentators have been positive. Some have praised the film for bringing back its familiar tone while updating the story, while others have highlighted McKenna’s screenplay, the costumes and the soundtrack. The world premiere in New York City also drew attention, with the cast reuniting alongside Frankel and McKenna. India Today is yet to watch and review the film.
With bookings now live in India and paid previews planned from April 30 evening, the sequel’s release has gathered momentum in the country.