In the lead-up to the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on the 2026 movie schedule, there was a lot of hype and attention surrounding it and its production. Specifically, when the sequel was being filmed in New York City, it was frequently swarmed by paparazzi and fans. So, I had to ask Tracie Thoms, who plays Andy’s best friend Lily, what it was like to film in these conditions. Based on what she told me, it wasn’t for the faint of heart.
So, in The Devil Wears Prada 2 (which is getting great reviews, by the way), many scenes take place on the streets of New York City. Most of them involve Anne Hathaway’s Andy, and she specifically shares a moment with Tracie Thoms’ Lily on the street. So, having seen the paparazzi photos of this production, I asked Thoms what it felt like to be in the middle of all this attention. In response, she said:
