Sydney Sweeney has been cut from the final version of The Devil Wears Prada 2, despite filming a planned cameo for the highly anticipated sequel. The brief appearance, reportedly lasting around three minutes, was removed during post-production. Sources close to the production describe it as a “creative decision” linked to narrative flow issues in the opening sequence.
The film (set for release on May 1, 2026) follows Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) as she takes charge of Dior’s US operations. The deleted scene was positioned early in the story, where Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) and Nigel Kipling (Stanley Tucci) visit Emily’s office. The moment included Sydney Sweeney playing a fictionalised version of herself as a celebrity client, but the sequence was later removed entirely.
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Why Was Sydney Sweeney REMOVED From Final Version?
According to production insiders, the decision was based on structure and pacing rather than performance. The creative team felt the cameo disrupted the tone of the opening stretch, which focuses on reuniting the iconic trio and re-establishing the magazine’s crisis.
Still, the timing of the removal has triggered wider discussion. The edit reportedly happened close to the film’s release window, leading to speculation about whether external factors influenced the final call.
While the studio maintains that it was a standard post-production adjustment, some industry observers point to Sydney Sweeney’s recent media attention as a possible contributing backdrop. Her American Eagle campaign earlier generated online backlash, despite both the actress and brand rejecting the criticism.
However, no official link has been confirmed between that controversy and her removal from the film. The production team has only reiterated that the cut was made for storytelling clarity and runtime balance.
Star-Studded Film Still Packed With Cameos
Even without Sydney Sweeney, The Devil Wears Prada 2 remains loaded with high-profile appearances. Lady Gaga is reportedly part of the soundtrack with an original track titled Runway. Other confirmed names include Heidi Klum, Jon Batiste, Ciara, Paige DeSorbo and Kenneth Branagh, who joins the franchise as Miranda’s husband.
The sequel continues to build on its legacy cast while expanding its world, aiming to balance nostalgia with fresh storytelling.
