The Devil Wears Prada 2: Simone Ashley On Why Her Character Amari Isn’t As fearful Of Meryl Streep’s Miranda

As anticipation builds around The Devil Wears Prada 2 , the film continues to generate excitement not just for its iconic world, but also for the new energy its fresh faces bring. Among them, Simone Ashley is already creating a strong buzz with her role as Amari - a character that adds a contemporary edge to the legacy of the beloved franchise.

Speaking about her character at the London premiere, Ashley sheds light on Amari's layered role within the story and why her character isn't as fearful of Meryl Streep's Miranda. She shared, "Amari's vow is to protect Miranda, to make sure that she is doing her job in the best possible way, and yes, to protect her. You will see it from the beginning, throughout the movie. I think Amari is the voice of the new generation, and I hope she honestly reflects that, and people feel that while watching this movie. Yeah, this generation definitely has confidence in their opinion, and in their voice, about what they wanna say. I hope!"

With Simone Ashley stepping into this dynamic role, The Devil Wears Prada 2 looks set to evolve its narrative while staying true to its iconic essence -- making it one of the most awaited cinematic events of the year.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. The film stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, along with Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B. J. Novak, and Conrad Ricamora. Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman also reprise their roles as Lily and Irv from the original film.

20th Century Studios will release The Devil Wears Prada 2 in cinemas on 1st May.