Sydney Sweeney had a scene in The Devil Wears Prada 2, but it didn't make the final cut

Sydney Sweeney was briefly part of the world of The Devil Wears Prada 2, but her moment didn't last. The Euphoria star filmed a cameo playing herself in the upcoming sequel, according to The Hollywood Reporter, but the scene has since been cut. It's a small twist in the rollout of one of the most talked-about follow-ups in recent memory-one that's reviving a cultural touchstone 20 years after the original charmed audiences with its glossy take on ambition, fashion, and impossible bosses.

The sequel, first confirmed in July 2024, brings back Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs and Meryl Streep as the ever-imperious Miranda Priestly. Set against the backdrop of a changing media landscape, the film draws from Lauren Weisberger's 2024 novel Revenge Wears Prada, which picks up Andy's life as a married mother navigating a return to the fashion world. The story leans into themes of legacy, reinvention, and the cost of success-ground that still feels relevant, even if the magazine industry it once skewered has largely moved online.

Disney is backing the project, and while details remain tightly guarded, insiders say filming is on track to wrap by summer. Early reports suggest the tone balances the original's biting wit with a more reflective pace, acknowledging how much has shifted both in fashion and in the lives of its central characters. Hathaway and Streep's reunion has become the heart of the film's appeal, with fans eager to see how their dynamic evolves when Andy is no longer the wide-eyed assistant but a woman with her own power to wield.

Still, not every new addition made the final cut. Sweeney's cameo, though brief, was meant to bridge the gap between old-school fashion hierarchies and today's influencer-driven culture. Her character would have interacted with Miranda at a high-profile event, a moment meant to highlight generational shifts in style and influence. But creative decisions shifted in post, and the studio opted to keep the focus tightly on the core relationship between Andy and Miranda.

That focus hasn't stopped the marketing machine from revving up. A promotional partnership with Starbucks has drawn side-eye from critics, especially given the film's roots in elite fashion circles. The Guardian called the collaboration a 'venti facepalm,' poking fun at the irony of a movie about glossy editorial power leaning on a mass-market coffee chain for visibility. The tie-in includes limited-edition cups and in-app content, aiming to draw younger audiences who may not remember the original's 2006 release.

Still, the commercial push reflects a reality Hollywood can't ignore: even beloved franchises need new ways to connect. The fashion world depicted in the first film-ruling from towering offices and glossy pages-has fragmented, and the sequel has to speak to a world where influence is decentralized and style is democratized. Whether it can do that without losing the original's spark remains to be seen.

For now, anticipation is high. Test screenings later this year could offer the first real clue about whether the sequel earns its place in the cultural conversation-or if it's just dressed in nostalgia. One thing's certain: Miranda Priestly would have opinions about the Starbucks cup. We just don't know if she'd sip from it.