Simone Ashley joins The Devil Wears Prada 2 alongside Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway

Simone Ashley joins Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada 2, hitting theaters May 1, 2026.

Bridgerton star Simone Ashley has officially joined the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 fashion drama.

She’ll appear alongside returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, as well as new addition Kenneth Branagh. The film is slated for release on May 1, 2026, from 20th Century Studios.

In The Devil Wears Prada 2, Meryl Streep reprises her iconic role as the icy fashion editor Miranda Priestly, who now faces the decline of the print industry. Emily Blunt’s character, Emily Charlton, has risen to power as a major executive in the fashion world, setting the stage for a new rivalry as the two compete for ad revenue. Branagh is set to play Miranda’s husband.

Simone Ashley's role remains under wraps, but her addition marks a fresh energy to the franchise. The British actress rose to fame as Kate Sharma in Netflix’s Bridgerton and also appeared in Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid as Indira, which grossed nearly $570 million globally.

David Frankel, who directed the original film, returns along with screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, who adapted the first installment from Lauren Weisberger’s bestselling novel inspired by Anna Wintour. Producers Wendy Finerman and Karen Rosenfelt are also back.

The original Devil Wears Prada earned $326 million globally and received two Oscar nominations, including Best Actress for Streep and Best Costume Design for Patricia Field.

Ashley is repped by CAA, Independent Talent Group, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Myman Greenspan Fox Rosenberg Mobasser Younger & Light.

Filming is currently underway.