In 2006, the comedy drama Devil Wears Prada appeared on the screens. The actors of the film, who stood the hard casting, having bypassed many applicants, brilliantly coped with their roles. The picture is interesting primarily for the vivid characters of female characters. The main characters were played by such wonderful actresses as Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. What is known about the stars of the film and their roles?
Plot of the film
The main reason for the popularity of the film “The Devil Wears Prada” among the audience is the actors who managed to present their heroes in an interesting way and the fascinating plot. The focus is on the story of a novice journalist who, by chance, turns out to be an employee of the glossy publication Podium, which has no competitors in its field. Ann is absolutely indifferent to fashion, but a year of work in the magazine is necessary for the further development of her career.
Of course, this year will not be easy for the young assistant, which her powerful boss Miranda Priestley will certainly take care of. The Shark of the publishing business that heads the Podium is famous for its tyrannical nature, which naive Ann is unaware of when she gets a job. Can a girl, far from model standards, survive in the “jungle” of a glossy publication, or will a new position break her?
The basis for the comedy drama was the plot of the novel of the same name, created by the writer Lauren Weisberger.
"The Devil Wears Prada": film actors
The comedy drama, released in 2006, introduced the audience to many colorful characters. Many actors in the movie “The Devil Wears Prada” deserve attention, but you should start dating them with Meryl Streep. The film star played the role of Miranda Priestley, the queen of the fashion publication “Podium”. None of the magazine employees who are terrified at the sight of the editor-in-chief are safe from her attacks. The only weakness of Miranda is her daughter, whom she spoils, compensating for her eternal absence at home.
Anne Hathaway is an American actress who has already managed to gain fame thanks to her roles in The Princess Diaries and Brokeback Mountain, by the time The Devil Wears Prada is released. The actors involved in the filming, carefully prepared for the transformation into their characters. Hathaway was no exception, and for a better understanding of her character, she worked for a week as an assistant to a charity auction. The girl played the assistant of Miranda, which does not fit into the atmosphere of the “Podium”.
It is worth noting the contribution of Emily Blunt, who brilliantly coped with the role of the nervous assistant Emily, suffering from anorexia. Her heroine's main dream is to go with the all-powerful Miranda to Paris, where fashion week will be held. For the sake of this goal, the girl is ready to put up with all the critical attacks of the boss in her address.
Meryl Streep - Miranda Priestley
It is believed that the image of the ruler of the "Podium" is almost completely written off from a real person. The prototype of Miranda, according to rumors, is Anna Wintour, who occupies the position of editor-in-chief of the Vogue publication. The basis for such gossip was the authoritarian style of Anna's leadership, the similarity of her character with the traits of Priestley. However, the Vogue editor-in-chief categorically refutes this, which did not prevent her from starting the Cold War against the book and the film.
Meryl Streep herself did not want anyone from real people to be recognized in her heroine. For this, she even set aside time to read the biography of the past Vogue editor-in-chief. Interestingly, the image of Miranda Priestley is different from the character created by the writer. The creators of the picture decided to slightly "humanize" the powerful ruler of the "Podium". However, she remained a careerist who put work above all else.
The actors and roles of The Devil Wears Prada could be different. In particular, Miranda wanted to play Kim Bessinger, but the creators preferred the Strip.
Anne Hathaway - Andrea Sachs
The actors and roles of the film “The Devil Wears Prada” are fully consistent. This statement is true for Anne Hathaway and her character, journalist Andy. The creators of the picture joke that the actress was approved by them for the role for big eyes, which will help her easily convey the fear of the boss.
The character of Anne Hathaway is changing throughout the picture. First, viewers see a serious girl in front of them, indifferent to fashionable things. Then, in an attempt to please Miranda, the assistant, with the help of creative director Nigel, radically changes her style, bringing it into line with the requirements for the employees of the “Podium”. But, in the end, she decides to remain herself, and not turn into a second Miranda Priestley.
Other roles
Interesting male characters are also present in the film “The Devil Wears Prada”. The actors who played Nigel, Christian, Adrian, did an excellent job. For example, the creative director of Podium Nigel, in love with his life’s work, played by Stanley Tucci. Or Simon Baker, who acted as the charming writer Christian seducing Andy. A simple guy meeting with Andrea was perfectly portrayed by Adrian Grenier, whose creators for some reason decided to make a cook, not a teacher.
Those who have not watched the comedy drama "The Devil Wears Prada", whose actors and roles are listed above, in 2006, must do it now. The film is already interesting only for the costumes of the employees of the Podium, the purchase of which took more than a million dollars.