Meryl Streep Discusses How Simplifying Movie Characters Makes Them Less Interesting
Meryl Streep’s portrayal of Miranda Priestly has long resisted easy categorization, presenting a complex boss whose foundation is rooted in understanding. In a recent interview, the star of The Devil Wears Prada 2 expressed her appreciation for the nuanced nature of her character.
Speaking with Fleur East on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, Streep discussed how the sequel to the 2006 romantic dramedy delves deeper into a softer side of the Runway editor-in-chief, offering an intimate perspective.
“I don’t know. I feel like you get a realistic view,” the three-time Oscar winner remarked. “I think when we tend to Marvel-ize the movies now — we got the villains and we got the good guys — and it’s so boring.”
She continued, “And what’s really interesting about life is that some of the heroes are flawed and some of the villains are human and interesting and have their own strengths. So that’s what I like about this [film]. It’s messier.”
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The new installment further explores the contentious relationship between former assistant-turned-near-protégé Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) and the formidable Miranda. As Miranda grapples with public scrutiny and the challenges of a declining publishing industry, Andy perseveres in her quest for journalistic integrity amid Miranda’s expectations.
The sequel also features a reunion of familiar faces, including Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Tracie Thoms, and Tibor Feldman. Joining them are Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Pauline Chalamet, Rachel Bloom, Patrick Brammall, Conrad Ricamora, and Lady Gaga.
