The Devil Wears Prada is coming to Netflix, here are 8 things you might not know about this cult comedy

Published in 2006, The devil wears prada It was one of the biggest hits in cinema of the year. David Frankel’s comedy is adapted from a best-seller by Lauren Weisberger, a former assistant to fashion mogul Anna Wintour – the rights to the book were acquired before she finished writing. It tells the story of a young journalist, Andrea “Andy” Sachs (Anne Hathaway), who discovers the wonderful world of fashion by becoming an intern assistant to the magazine’s formidable editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). runway (any similarities, etc.). The cult film par excellence, now available on Netflix, may still hold a few little secrets for you… Did you know that:

1. The role of Miranda was originally intended for Meryl Streep (although other names were floated). Yet she eagerly negotiated to accept her salary. To play Andy, that is Rachel McAdams

Which was expected. But the actress was barely getting any success Lolita in spite of me And never forget The proposal was rejected. three times. Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Kate Hudson and Kirsten Dunst were also approached. Anne Hathaway got everyone to agree first.

2. Andrea, Miranda (About sixty, just for him) and Emily (the titular audience) are an integral part of the film. These are big brands. luxury. There is Chanel, Prada, Vivienne Westwood, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein or Valentino (just to name a few).

3. The cost of clothes – “Built” by Patricia Field, is estimated, at least, at $1 million – making it one of the most in the history of cinema. While the budget allocated by the production was… ten times less. How did she do it? “We could never have done this without the help of my friends in the fashion industry. It would have been impossible”, explained the costume designer when the film was released. Basically, she used her connections. And no, it wasn’t product placement.

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4. According to VogueIt is the most expensive part of the film A necklace

Egyptian—inspired by Fred Leighton and worn by Meryl Streep. Its price? $100,000.

5. Based on an idea by Meryl Streep, all costume No The devil wears pradAuctioned to benefit breast cancer research. And since Anne Hathaway totally wanted to keep Andy’s green coat with leopard handles, her boyfriend at the time, Raffaello Follieri, bought it for her. Meryl Streep, for her part, wore Miranda’s Gucci sunglasses. Which the actress will wear in the musical two years later Mamma Mia!

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6. Paris and its Fashion Week is in the program of the film. If Anne Hathaway and Simon Baker (Christian) flew to France for a two-day shoot, not so for Meryl Streep. It must have cost a lot to produce. Miranda coming to Paris? Fake! Her scenes were filmed in New York. On a green background.

7. The film received two nominations Oscar : One for Meryl Streep (Best Actress), one for Patricia Field (Best Costume Design). They are respectively Helen Mirren (for the queen) and Milena Cannonero (for Marie Antoinette) who won the statue.

8. Despite their limited interaction, Emily Blunt (Emily) and Stanley Tucci (Nigel, art director) became friends on the set. The Devil Wears Prada

. In 2010, the actor, who has been a widower since last year, was one of the guests at Emily’s wedding to John Krasinski and on this occasion, she introduced him to her older sister, Felicity. They got married in 2012.

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