The entertainment world is buzzing with excitement as The Devil Wears Prada 2 prepares for its May 2026 release, but an unexpected revelation from Hollywood superstar Dwayne Johnson has added a hilarious twist to the anticipation.
The Rock's Fashion Dreams
In a surprising turn of events, Dwayne Johnson recently disclosed that he actively pitched himself for a role in the highly anticipated sequel. During an interview with Entertainment Weekly while collaborating with Emily Blunt on 'The Smashing Machine', Johnson made his ambitions clear. "I pitched myself. I told her when she was shooting," the actor revealed, referring to his conversation with Blunt during her filming of the sequel.
Johnson didn't stop at simply expressing interest - he had a clear vision for the character he wanted to portray. The action star explained that he envisioned playing "just someone who knew fashion, who was cool" in the fashion-centric universe of The Devil Wears Prada.
The Heels Negotiation
The most amusing part of Johnson's revelation came when Emily Blunt responded to his pitch with a crucial fashion requirement. When Blunt pointed out that his character would need to wear heels, Johnson enthusiastically responded, "Size 15 heels!" - creating a hilarious mental image of the muscular star navigating the fashion world in oversized high heels.
The interaction between the two co-stars didn't end there. Emily Blunt kept Johnson updated about the sequel's production, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses that only heightened his interest in the project.
Wild Fan Reactions and Sequel Details
Johnson described how "Emily would send me these videos; she was kind of in her car, waiting to step out on set in New York City, out in the streets, she was like, 'Look at this!'". Recalling the footage, Johnson expressed amazement at the fan frenzy, noting "It was wild. Like, pop star level sighting."
The original star-studded cast including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt are all set to return for the sequel, which will be directed by David Frankel. The movie serves as a follow-up to the beloved 2006 classic and is based on Lauren Weisberger's 2013 novel Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns.
While it remains uncertain whether The Rock will actually appear in the final film, his enthusiastic pitch has certainly generated additional excitement among fans who are already counting down to the May 2026 release. The image of Dwayne Johnson in size 15 heels might just be the unexpected fashion statement the sequel needs.
