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The thing about filming a highly anticipated film in the most populated city in the country is that spoilers are guaranteed—even if it’s as subtle as a hair hue switch-up, as exhibited by Emily Blunt.
While shooting a scene with co-star Anne Hathaway, the actress debuted a peroxide-bright bob—shadow root intact—on the bustling New York set of The Devil Wears Prada 2. It’s a dramatic departure from Emily Charlton’s deep red locks of 2006, signalling that a transformation may be part of the plot.
The look was paired with a black-and-red striped Coach sweater emblazoned with an apple motif and “N.Y.” embroidery layered with a silver chainlink tie. Dior sunglasses, tights, and a black Maison Margiela skirt, and maroon heeled ankle boots lent for the character’s signature drama.
It’s a tantalising tease for the sequel to the original cult classic, itself adapted from Lauren Weisberger’s semi-biographical novel of the same name about the cutthroat world of fashion publishing. In the first film, Emily Charlton was the razor-tongued, hyper-efficient assistant to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), Runway magazine’s imperious editor-in-chief.
With photos released earlier this year of Blunt filming scenes in a head-to-toe Dior look, fans speculated that the character was now a high-powered executive at the fashion House. As the book’s sequel goes, she moves on from Runway to a job that sees her wielding some major advertising power over her old stomping ground. But now, with Charlton’s hair change and Coach outfit, it’s a wonder if the rumours stand.
For the upcoming film, Blunt reunites with Hathaway’s Andy Sachs, Streep’s Miranda, and Stanley Tucci’s Nigel, joined by an ensemble including Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, and Pauline Chalamet, among others.
While there aren’t too many details available beyond some pictured outfits, The Devil Wears Prada 2 will glide into cinemas on May 1, 2026.
Until then, we’ll be remaining alert for any and all clues from the set.
