Trending Now - Director of 'devil Wears Prada 2' Explores Adrian Grenier Cameo

WHO:

Variety - David Frankel is the director of "The Devil Wears Prada 2."

Deadline - Adrian Grenier is mentioned as the actor who played Nate, Andy Sachs' boyfriend in the first film.

WHAT:

The Hollywood Reporter - David Frankel stated that filming for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" was completed less than a month before its slated release date.

The Hollywood Reporter - Adrian Grenier expressed disappointment about not being asked to return for the sequel, citing negative public perception of his character Nate as a possible reason.

The Hollywood Reporter - Grenier mentioned in a Starbucks ad that he was not asked to be part of the sequel, saying, "You might have seen the headlines — I wasn’t asked to be part of a certain sequel. But I’m good. Really. It’s all good energy."

Variety - David Frankel expressed a desire to have Adrian Grenier reprise his role for a cameo in the sequel.

Deadline - Frankel considered "sneaking" Grenier into the film for a surprise cameo.

WHEN:

The Hollywood Reporter - "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is set to hit theaters on May 1.

Variety - Frankel stated that it was "too late in our production schedule" to include Grenier in the film.

WHY:

Variety - The reason for not including Grenier was due to timing issues in the production schedule.

HOW:

Variety - Frankel attempted to incorporate Grenier by trying to "sneak" him into the production.

(UPDATED April 26, 2026 23:11 UTC)

Filming for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has wrapped up just weeks ahead of its scheduled release in theaters on May 1. Adrian Grenier has voiced his disappointment about not being invited back for the sequel, suggesting that the negative public perception of his character Nate may have played a role. In a recent Starbucks ad, he addressed the situation, saying, "You might have seen the headlines — I wasn’t asked to be part of a certain sequel. But I’m good. Really. It’s all good energy."

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(UPDATED April 26, 2026 19:15 UTC)

David Frankel, the director of "The Devil Wears Prada 2," has expressed a desire to have Adrian Grenier reprise his role as Nate for a cameo in the sequel. However, Frankel noted that it is now too late in the production schedule to include Grenier, despite his attempts to "sneak" him into the film. This decision ultimately came down to timing issues within the production process.