During the filming of their upcoming movie The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson pitched himself for a part in The Devil Wears Prada 2 to co-star Emily Blunt. The actors shared the lighthearted exchange on Entertainment Weekly's Awardist podcast. Johnson envisioned a fashionable and cool character, while Blunt playfully suggested he could excel in heels.
Background on the Pitch
The conversation took place while Johnson and Blunt were shooting The Smashing Machine, an upcoming project that pairs the two actors. On the November 19, 2025, episode of Entertainment Weekly's Awardist podcast, Johnson revealed he directly pitched the idea to Blunt. "I pitched myself. I told her when she was shooting," Johnson said. He described the potential role as a character "who knew fashion" and "was cool."
Blunt responded with humor, adding, "He tried." She imagined Johnson's character as someone "who's great at walking in heels," prompting Johnson to quip, "Size 15 heels." The banter continued with Blunt joking, "You should see him in a pair of heels. Hot," leading to laughter from both.
Sequel Details
The Devil Wears Prada 2 serves as a follow-up to the 2006 hit film, where Anne Hathaway played aspiring journalist Andy Sachs assisting Meryl Streep's formidable editor Miranda Priestly. Directed once again by David Frankel, the sequel features returning cast members including Blunt as Emily Charlton, Hathaway, Streep, Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling, Tracie Thoms as Lily, and Tibor Feldman as Irv Ravitz.
New additions include Kenneth Branagh as Miranda's husband, along with Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, and Simone Ashley in original roles. Lady Gaga is set for a small part, which Blunt teasingly linked to Johnson's pitch. The script, penned by original writer Aline Brosh McKenna, has left Blunt "thrilled," though she remained tight-lipped on plot points, stating, "I can't tell you anything" and "I will literally be killed."
Johnson highlighted the sequel's buzz, noting videos from Blunt showing huge crowds on the New York City set. "It was wild. Like, pop star level sighting," he said. 20th Century Studios plans a theatrical release on May 1, 2026.