The first trailer for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” debuted this week, offering a glimpse at the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 film. The sequel will hit theaters May 1. 

Unlike many adaptation follow-ups, the new installment is not based on a sequel novel. Instead, it expands on the story world created by the original movie, which was based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 book.

A successful sequel book to “Devil Wears Prada” titled “Revenge Wears Prada” was published in 2013. That story follows Andy running a bridal magazine with Emily. 

In the film sequel, we see what’s become of Andy (Anne Hathaway), the formerly awkward Runway personal assistant to the Anna Wintour-coded Miranda Priestly. 

Throughout the trailer, Miranda (Meryl Streep) feigns ignorance of who Andy really is and seems surprised when she says she is a former “Emily” – what Miranda calls all of her interns. 

Now more confident, as noticed by Emily (Emily Blunt), Hathaway is back in the orbit of the Runway leaders, including intimidating Miranda and her perceptive assistant Nigel (Stanley Tucci). This time, she will be working as their Features Editor. 

Other stars from the original who return in the sequel are Tracie Thoms (Lily) and Tibor Feldman (Irv).  One person missing? Andy’s chef boyfriend Nate, played by Adrian Grenier. Maybe the sequel has a new romance in mind.

New stars have joined in on the fun for the sequel: Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak and Conrad Ricamora. 

Aline Brosh McKenna, who wrote the adaptation of the first film, returns as the screenwriter. She is also the writer behind “27 Dresses” and the co-creator of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”

About the writer

S. Lynn Bonanno is the co-founder and co-editor of Booked & Screened, covering book-to-screen adaptations, film and TV development. Of course, she loves “The Devil Wears Prada” and is hoping this sequel does not disappoint. Her heart skips a beat seeing Aline Brosh McKenna listed as screenwriter. Consider expectations officially raised.