Emily Blunt hinted that a sequel to the 2006 hit The devil wears fashionreuniting her with key cast members such as Meryl Streep and Stanley Tuccicould be on the way.
“There are rumors, there are things that are changing, but I don’t know if I can confirm anything completely… but We would all be happy to work together again.“Blunt said, in response to a question about a possible sequel at a conversation event at the Red Sea Film Festival from Saudi Arabia.
The impact of The Devil Wears Prada on Emily Blunt’s career
Looking back on that early period of her career, Blunt said the film’s success and the impact it had on her acting career had been unexpected.
“I didn’t know anything back then. I remember my agent calling me the opening weekend and saying, “This is what he’s done.” I asked him: “Is it good?” When we were filming it, we were laughing out loud every day. We thought we were doing something fun… but I didn’t know it would become as popular as it did… Now they quote it to me every week.”
Blunt suggested that her role as Emily Charlton, the scheming top assistant to the editor-in-chief of a toxic fashion publication, Miranda Priestly (Streep), The perception of her as an actress had changed..
“Playing that character, which was so crazy, paved the way for people to see me more as a character actor rather than someone who should only be in a period drama… a lot of Brits are subject to wearing a maroon or a crown at some point.”
The star of A quiet place and Hitman spoke before receiving an honorary lifetime achievement award at the festival’s opening ceremony Thursday night.
When asked if there were any genres or types of films that he had not yet appeared in that he would like to tackle in the future, Blunt responded: “I’m always looking for a genre that can create a new space for itself in some way, like something that hasn’t been seen before”.
“I just saw Emilia Pérez. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. And you can’t say it’s a musical… it’s a completely unique experience,” he continued, referring to the musical film that is enjoying a busy awards season.
The actress also spoke about her own experiences in the awards race with the multi-Oscar-winning drama, Oppenheimerand said it had been a challenging but joyful time.
“We knew we were in one of those indelible movies, and when you know it, you feel very proud to be there”said. “It’s a little confusing, but I remember the joy of any challenge on Oscar night.”
Source: Ambito
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