The film "The Devil Wears Prada", which was released in the summer of 2006, immediately won the hearts of many beautiful women. And not by the fact that it is about the fashion industry, but by the fact that the film tells about the difficulties that provincial women have to face in getting the job of their dreams. The actors of the film “The Devil Wears Prada” were able to make the film so vivid and dynamic that it is difficult not to believe in the reality of the events.
The work of the filmmakers
The movie “The Devil Wears Prada” is a kind of adaptation of the novel Lauren Weisberger. As happens in such cases, the script has undergone major changes that related not only to the storyline, but also to the characters of the main characters. The producers of the 20th Century Fox film studio made every effort during the advertising campaign. For this reason, the film became the most anticipated for those years.
The author of the script made significant changes to the plot and was able to write the version that the directors of the film wanted to see. Thanks to this painstaking work, the picture “The Devil Wears Prada” cannot be attributed to any particular genre. Some of the film’s scenes were based on the actual experience of screenwriter Elin Brosh Mackenna, who had experience working in the editorial office of a fashion magazine.
The plot focuses heavily on the conflict between the editor-in-chief and her young assistant. The same conflict is described in the novel. But their main difference is the fact that in the film the chief editor is not such a cruel and treacherous woman. It is she - “Satan in a skirt” in the film “The Devil Wears Prada”. Actors, photos of which are in the article, will be presented below.
Actors and roles
If in most films the actors pass the test and only after that they are approved for the role, then in the case of this film not all of them had to pass the test. Actress Anne Hathaway received a role in "The Devil Wears Prada" for her expressive big eyes, which, according to the directors of the film, could reflect all fear of Miranda Priestley. The actress played the role of the provincial Andy Sachs, who came to get a job in a magazine where everyone was afraid of the chief editor.
The director of the film also approved the actress Emily Blunt for the role of assistant to the editor-in-chief . She played the role of Miranda's senior assistant in The Devil Wears Prada. Actors and roles are selected in such a way that the appearance corresponds to the created image. There were rumors among the audience that the actress had to lose a few pounds for the role. Emily herself every time denied these rumors.
Another actress who got the role without casting was Meryl Streep. "The Devil Wears Prada" has become a cult film about fashion and the difficulty of choosing between career and personal life. The director decided that it was she who was suitable for this role like no other. According to most critics, Anna Wintour was the prototype of Miranda. Meryl Streep decided to make changes easily and present the heroine not as a recognizable person, but as a collective image.
Plot of the film
The plot of the film revolves around the life of a young provincial girl Andy Sachs, who dreams of becoming a journalist. In order to easily get into the staff of the best newspapers and magazines, she will have to go through work in the Podium magazine. In the film, one can observe a dynamic, intriguing game, which the actors “The Devil Wears Prada” could embody.
At first, the girl was dismissive of how she looked and what she was wearing. At first, the work drives the girl crazy, she does not have time not only to write down, but also to remember the countless instructions of the boss.
But over time, Andy pours work and begins to understand the fashion industry. Her main assistant in this complex work is Nigel, who has been working in the Podium for several years and knows all the details of the work.
The image of Miranda Priestley
In the novel, Miranda Priestley appears before the readers as an angry and treacherous woman who does not take into account the opinions of others and loves to command everyone. In the film, her image was somewhat softened. But the main essence of a powerful powerful woman remained.
Miranda for the whole world of fashion is considered an icon of style. They reckon with her word, listen to her opinion. She loves her work and devotes most of her time to it. It is important for her that everything is always clearly executed. Sincerely does not understand how you can get sick or get to the hospital. Her performance surprises the new assistant.
Andy Sachs - new assistant
The provincial Andy Sachs did not neglect fashion, she even allowed in the presence of Miranda to say that the rags did not interest her. What angered his boss.
Andy is first shocked by the amount of work and speed in the Podium magazine. She can't keep up with the pace of the company. Over time, she learns not only to succeed, but also to predict the wishes of Miranda. Andy is well aware that one year of work at the Podium will give her the opportunity to get any job in the field of journalism.
The more Andy delves into the essence of the work, the more she is removed from her beloved man and friends. She becomes the second Miranda, as Miranda herself told her. This scares young Andy, and she leaves the Catwalk. She understands that the pace of life and dedication to work is not for her. She always had other goals that she forgot about.
Taking another job, she is surprised to find that Miranda Priestley not only did not bring down her anger, but also gave her recommendations to the newspaper editor.
Preparing for filming
Although rumors persisted about Emily’s diet, it was all just rumors. In fact, many simply attributed the words of the heroine to the actress herself. The moment when the heroine Emily admits Andy that she has been on a diet for several weeks now, only occasionally having a snack with a piece of cheese.
Ann Hathaway for some time got a freelance employee in a fashion magazine. Meryl Streep took preparations for the shoot very seriously. She did not want to play a recognizable character, so she carefully studied the memories of the editor-in-chief of Vogue Diana Vreeland. In addition, she read the novel Lauren Weisberger. Also, the actress had to go on a diet so that all those outfits that were shown in the film sat on it perfectly.
Meryl Streep also pulled away from the entire crew, so that the actors really felt fear of her. According to Anne Hathaway, this trick worked, the horror at the sight of Meryl was experienced by all the actors “The Devil Wears Prada”.
The main preparations were not with the actors, but with the operator, who had to look for the most successful views for filming general plans and views from the windows. The operator often had to resort to a mobile camera in order to convey all the dynamics and pace at the Podium office.
The basis of the novel
The basis of the novel Lauren Weisberger took the real events that took place in her life. She worked in the Vogue magazine, where Anna Wintour was the editor in chief. Many critics are inclined to believe that the author described her. Lauren does not refute this information. In addition, it is known that Anna Wintour forbade all fashion magazines to mention the novel, threatening with the termination of cooperation.
Many eminent fashion designers received the same warning. Only Valentino was not afraid of threats and starred in an episode that is associated with the Paris Fashion Week. A few more fashion designers followed suit. They are actors "The Devil Wears Prada", which the audience is not even aware of. After all, each of them played a cameo role.
Costumes
The film “The Devil Wears Prada” is not an advertising movie. But since it’s about fashion, everything should be perfect. Designer Patricia Field approached the choice of costumes very responsibly. Actors "Devil Wears Prada" got the opportunity to try on the role of famous people who are associated with the world of fashion.
At the same time, the film became famous for the huge cost of costumes. After all, the actors of the movie about fashion could not act in cheap fakes. Thanks to Patricia's connections, many wardrobe items did not have to be bought.
Each character wears a certain brand of clothing. The Podium editor-in-chief prefers Prada, but designer and costume designer Patricia decided not to use this brand alone for Meryl, as this would have caused certain cliches. Chanel was chosen for Anne. The rest were dressed in models from the trading houses Dolce & Gabbana and Kevin Klein.
In some places, an intriguing, extremely dynamic film left an indelible impression on all viewers. After viewing, each has its own conclusions. In short, the directors managed to make a film that could cause conflicting feelings.