The Devil Wears Prada - HBO (2006)

About The Devil Wears Prada (HBO)

The Devil Wears Prada, directed by David Frankel, is a drama-comedy film that premiered in 2006. The film is based on Lauren Weisberger's best-selling 2003 novel of the same title. It unfolds the story of Andrea Sachs, a naive young woman who lands a job as second assistant to the ruthless and enigmatic editor of a high-profile fashion magazine, 'Runway', Miranda Priestly.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Wendy Finerman and shot throughout New York and Paris. Costume designer Patricia Field was in charge of the film's chic wardrobe, contributing iconic fashion statements throughout. David Frankel, renowned for his directorial hand in episodic television, brought a unique vision that helped transform Weisberger’s novel into a successful on-screen production.

Actors

• Meryl Streep (Miranda Priestly): An academy award-winning actress, Streep played the part of Miranda Priestly, a demanding and frightening editor-in-chief. Streep played Priestly with an icy demeanour and a spine-chilling voice, making the character memorable.
• Anne Hathaway (Andrea Sachs): The Oscar-winning actress played the role of Andrea Sachs, a young, initially gullible journalist from Northwestern University. Hathaway depicted donning glamourous attire and a hardened resolve as her character learns to meet Miranda's relentless demands.
• Stanley Tucci (Nigel): Tucci delivered a fantastic performance as Nigel, a right-hand man to Miranda and a reformed confidante of Andy. His deep understanding of the fashion industry and his empathy for Andrea made the character likable and relatable.
• Emily Blunt (Emily): In her breakout role, Blunt played the snobbish, diet-obsessed first assistant to Miranda who feels threatened by Andrea's quick ascent.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is based on the real-life experiences of author Lauren Weisberger, who worked as an assistant to Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
• Meryl Streep proposed her character's soft-spoken voice because she believed it was scarier and would draw more attention.
• Many designers and fashion industry professionals decline participation due to fear of upsetting Anna Wintour.

Awards

The Devil Wears Prada received several award nominations, with Meryl Streep winning a Golden Globe for Best Actress-Comedy or Musical and being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Quotes

• "That's all." - Miranda Priestly
• "I love my job. I love my job. I love my job." - Andrea Sachs
• "A million girls would kill for this job" - Emily

Music, Soundtrack

• "Here I Am (Kaskade Radio Edit)" by David Morales and Tamra Keenan
• "Suddenly I See" by KT Tunstall
• "City of Blinding Lights" by U2