Are New York paparazzi making the production of The Devil Wears Prada 2 difficult? Here’s what we know

The Devil Wears Prada 2 began principal photography in June, bringing Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt back to the world of fashion.

The fans must have seen photos and videos of these stars walking or talking through NYC while filming. There are plenty of clips floating on social media that spoil crucial moments in the film, including some dialogue that may reveal details better explored in the film. If not for the plot, these leaks can also spoil some of the movie-watching magic.

There's one scene making rounds on the internet that shows Anne Hathaway dancing on a street with Patrick Brammall, which feels like a romantic moment between their characters. It leaves less room for the mystery of a sense of discovery, as it shows so much of what we're supposed to experience even before the film is put together through the edit.

Still, beyond that, there's also another issue paparazzi are reportedly causing during the film's New York shoot, leading to some potential issues in shooting the scenes.

If you're interested in The Devil Wears Prada 2 even in the slightest bit, you must have seen some of these clips or stills online. While it may have helped them in their profession, they might be making it harder for the crew to wrap up the shoot.

Are the New York paparazzi making the production of The Devil Wears Prada 2 difficult?

It's been almost twenty years since the world encountered the thorny dynamic between Miranda Priestly and her naively idealistic new assistant, Andy Sachs. By the film's end, Andy parted ways with Miranda's magazine firm, while Emily Charlton stayed there, despite seeing Andy entering a new life away from them.

Twenty years later, Emily will not be on the same side as Miranda. She will be her rival executive, as The Devil Wears Prada 2 hopes to capture the shift in the media landscape to portray the decline in print media. These themes are seemingly translating in the real world, as social media is making it nearly impossible to stay away from exposure. It didn't exist in the aughts.

As said before, the New York paparazzi are clicking moments from The Devil Wears Prada 2, offering far more than a sneak peek into the movie. This means they are also revealing some of the looks, and for a project about fashion, that may not be the best thing. After all, a major chunk of its fans are excited about their fashion choices.

A Vogue writer shared a mixed response on this topic about The Devil Wears Prada 2. While they understand the need for paparazzi in their ecosystem, they don't want these clickers to invade the space so much that they would disregard the intellectual property.

The Hollywood Reporter points out how it's also a New York problem, since the city doesn't have strict anti-paparazzi laws as they are in LA. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is being shot in the Big Apple, one of the buzziest and most crowded cities in the world. So, considering the filming permits, the shoot may suffer from potential delays, which can in turn affect the budget.

In line with this, Oscar-nominated producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff told THR,

“It can be costly to the production in some circumstances, because you have to beef up security, especially when you have huge talent."

To get rid of these issues, she wants a similar legislation to that of LA in New York, as per THR. Here's what she said,

“They need to put something in place that protects the filmmakers and the hundreds of millions of dollars that we bring into that city to shoot. They should be helping us protect the product that we’re spending a fortune on in that city to produce and create.”

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 1, 2026.

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