The Devil Wears Prada 2 Earns $234 Million Globally Since April 29 Release
The sequel to the 2006 film generated $77 million in U.S. theaters and $157 million internationally. Production included an added fashion montage in Italy, and the Italian dub features returning voice actors. Meryl Streep expressed interest in Lady Gaga leading a potential third film.
news.google.comU.S. theaters and $157 million from international markets. The film, a sequel to the 2006 original, has drawn attention for its production choices and dubbing in key markets.
Director David Frankel stated that the fashion montage set in Italy was not originally planned for The Devil Wears Prada 2. “We went back to the studio and begged them for another day of shooting, and Molly Rogers our costume designer had to put together all these new looks,” Frankel said. Molly Rogers, the costume designer for the film, assembled new looks for the additional shooting day.
Meryl Streep, who reprises her role as Miranda Priestly, stated that if The Devil Wears Prada 3 is made, she wants Lady Gaga to take over the film. Streep's comment came amid discussions about the franchise's future following the sequel's strong performance. In the Italian dub of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Connie Bismuto voices Anne Hathaway's character Andy.
Francesca Manicone dubs Emily Blunt's character Emily, and Gabriele Lavia voices Stanley Tucci's character Nigel. Maria Pia Di Meo voices Meryl Streep's character Miranda Priestly. Maria Pia Di Meo was born in 1939.
She has dubbed Meryl Streep in Italian adaptations of recent years, including the original film. Di Meo has also dubbed Jane Fonda, Julie Andrews, Mia Farrow, and Barbra Streisand in Italian adaptations. The choice of returning voice actors for the Italian version aligns with continuity from the original film.
Some viewers have noted differences in the dubbing due to the actors' ages, with Di Meo at 87 providing the voice for the 76-year-old Streep's character. S. brands and roles that may not translate directly.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 was released, generating $77 million in US theaters and $157 million internationally.
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Director David Frankel stated that the fashion montage in Italy was not originally planned and the team requested another shooting day.
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Meryl Streep stated she wants Lady Gaga to take over if The Devil Wears Prada 3 is made.
1 sourceMeryl Streep - 1939
Maria Pia Di Meo was born, later dubbing various actresses including Meryl Streep in Italian adaptations.
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Potential Impact
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Ongoing discussions in Italy about dubbing practices, possibly influencing future adaptations.
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Box office success may encourage similar sequels to older films.
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Potential for increased franchise interest leading to a third film, as indicated by Streep's statement.
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