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Devil Wears Prada 2 Director on Why Adrian Grenier Cameo Didn’t Happen

Devil Wears Prada 2 Director on Why Adrian Grenier Cameo Didn’t Happen

While the original stars of The Devil Wears Prada, Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt have all returned for the upcoming sequel, the director of the follow-up, David Frankel (who also directed the 2006 original), is explaining why Adrian Grenier, who played Nate, the boyfriend of Hathaway‘s Andy, is not in the film. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Frankel revealed that he initially did consider having the Entourage star reprise his role. “I had an idea about sneaking him into a cameo, and in the end, it was just too late in our production schedule to make it happen,” Frankel told the publication before also noting that the film completed filming less than a month before its slated release date, so there “wasn’t time.” The Hollywood Reporter confirmed in July that Grenier wouldn’t return for the sequel. Months later, the actor eventually opened up about not returning for the second film, calling it a “disappointment,” and claimed that negative public perception of Nate was the reason his character didn’t come …

Devil Wears Prada 2 director explains Adrian Grenier’s absence from sequel after actor expressed his ‘disappointment’

Devil Wears Prada 2 director explains Adrian Grenier’s absence from sequel after actor expressed his ‘disappointment’

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The Devil Wears Prada 2 director David Frankel said he planned to bring back Adrian Grenier for the new movie, but timing was not on his side. The highly anticipated sequel, in theaters May 1, will see the return of the core original cast, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. Grenier — who played Nate, the toxic boyfriend of Hathaway’s aspiring fashion writer Andy, in the 2006 movie — will not make an appearance. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about Grenier’s absence, Frankel said: “I had an idea about sneaking him into a cameo, and, in the end, it was just too late in our production schedule to make it happen.” Asked if he could share the idea behind Nate’s planned cameo, the director responded: “No, I probably shouldn’t say. But, I think I’m thrilled that [Grenier] did a …

Devil Wears Prada 2 Director on Why Adrian Grenier Cameo Didn’t Happen

Adrian Grenier Jokes About Devil Wears Prada 2 in Starbucks Ad

Adrian Grenier has no hard feelings about not being part of The Devil Wears Prada 2. The actor, who appeared in the original 2006 film, has been vocal about his “disappointment” over not being invited to reprise his role of Nate for the long-awaited 2026 follow-up. But in a new ad for Starbucks’ Energy Refreshers, Grenier admits he has no ill will about not being featured in the upcoming film. “You might have seen the headlines — I wasn’t asked to be part of a certain sequel. But I’m good. Really. It’s all good energy,” Grenier says in the ad, after which the camera pans out to see the actor is talking to a Starbucks barista. “So a toast to Nate,” he added, in reference to his Devil Wears Prada character, whom was the chef boyfriend to Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs, the assistant to Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of fashion magazine Runway. The fictional couple break up in the first film due to Andy’s busy schedule, though they seemingly reconcile at the end. …