Since its release on May 1, 2026, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' has generated significant buzz, with reviews arriving from unexpected sources. Among the latest to share his opinion is acclaimed director Christopher Nolan, who publicly endorsed the long-awaited sequel.
Nolan's Endorsement of the Sequel
Twenty years after Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs left Miranda Priestly's office, the sequel returns to Runway magazine, with Emily Blunt's Emily Charlton now positioned as a rival amid digital upheaval. Nolan, known for directing 'Oppenheimer' and 'The Dark Knight' trilogy, appeared on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' to discuss 'The Odyssey' and unexpectedly shared his thoughts on the sequel.
When host Stephen Colbert asked if he had seen 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', Nolan responded enthusiastically: "I watched it last night. It was fabulous. With Emily Blunt as well. Terrific." This comment carries weight given Nolan's history with Hathaway, who starred in his films 'Interstellar' and 'The Dark Knight Rises', and will reunite with him in 'The Odyssey' as Penelope.
Comparing Homer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
During the interview, Colbert noted that Tom Holland, Hathaway, and 'The Odyssey' co-star Robert Pattinson all have superhero blockbuster backgrounds. This led Nolan to draw a thoughtful comparison between Homer's ancient Greek epics and modern comic book franchises. He observed that much of comic book culture, from Marvel to DC, traces its roots back to Homer's epics, and likened the unknown Homer to the George Lucas of his era.
What to Expect from Nolan's 'The Odyssey'
'The Odyssey' is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated summer 2026 blockbusters. Matt Damon plays Odysseus in a star-studded cast including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Mia Goth, Jon Bernthal, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, and Benny Safdie.
With Nolan's public approval, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' has earned one of the most unexpected endorsements of its opening week.
