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While Anne Hathaway's portrayal of "Andy" has become iconic, it's interesting to note that there was a time when the film's producers believed Claire Danes was the ideal choice for the role. However, after her audition, Danes was ultimately dropped from consideration.
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The role of "Nigel", which was eventually portrayed by Stanley Tucci, was initially offered to actor Thomas Lennon. However, Lennon was unable to accept the role due to his prior commitment to another ongoing film project.
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Although she became the most beloved character in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' the role of "Miranda Priestly" was not initially intended for Meryl Streep. Instead, it was originally conceived for Glenn Close. However, Close declined the role as she had made a personal decision to avoid portraying villainous characters at that point in her career.
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Over 100 girls auditioned for the role of "Emily Charlton", "Miranda's" primary assistant. However, it was Emily Blunt who managed to captivate the producers and ultimately secure the role.
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Surely, you'll remember the story of the original 'Harry Potter' manuscript in which the young and inexperienced "Andy" was tasked with finding before its official release so that "Miranda's" daughters could read it. Surprisingly, this special edition print, which was featured in the movie, sold for around $600 at an online auction
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At the conclusion of filming the movie, Meryl Streep demonstrated her immense generosity by making the decision to donate all the high-end, branded clothes she wore in the film to charitable organizations instead of keeping them for herself. These garments held significant value and were subsequently put to use in support of various causes.
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Directed by David Frankel, the film had a budget of $35 million. However, its success surpassed all expectations, grossing over $300 million worldwide.
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There has been considerable speculation regarding the inspiration behind the character of "Miranda Priestly", with many attributing similarities to Anna Wintour, the director of 'Vogue'. This speculation reportedly led to some stylists choosing not to participate in the film. However, Valentino made a notable exception and made a special appearance in the movie.
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During the preparation for her role in the movie, Anne Hathaway had to undergo an extreme physical change: she had to gain about 4 kilos in weight and then lose it during the filming of her character's transformation.
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'The Devil Wears Prada' is actually based on the novel of the same name written by Lauren Weisberger, which was published in 2003.
In 2006, the film 'The Devil Wears Prada' premiered, a comedy that quickly became a timeless movie classic, introducing one of the most iconic villains of all time, "Miranda Priestly".
This character was masterfully played by Meryl Streep, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for this role.
Let's take a look at the lesser-known facts about the famous film.