Actor Justin Theroux has shared insights about his role in the upcoming film 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', calling his character Benji Barnes 'silly' and confessing that he had the most fun 'being ridiculous' on screen. Speaking at the film's premiere, the 54-year-old actor teased his character, describing him as 'such an idiot'.
Theroux on His Character
'The most fun thing about playing him was how silly he was,' Theroux said, as reported by People. 'He's such an idiot. To be able to be ridiculous, wear ridiculous clothes -- I have a really ridiculous hair thing going on, I'm bald, but then it's like my hair's falling out -- that was the most fun.'
Cast and Crew
The sequel reunites original cast members Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, along with director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, who adapted Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel for the original film. New additions to the cast include Simone Ashley, Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, and B. J. Novak.
Praises for Co-Stars
Theroux also praised his co-star Emily Blunt, calling her a highlight of the shoot. 'She's a riot. She cracks me up,' he said. Earlier, in a December 2025 interaction, Theroux described working with Meryl Streep as a 'thrilling' experience, joking, 'It goes without saying she's a professional, but after a few minutes of nerves, you immediately realize, "Oh, she's just a really quality actress that I'm getting to work with."'
Personal Life
The actor attended the premiere alongside his wife, Nicole Brydon Bloom, shortly after the couple welcomed their first child earlier this month.
