The Devil Wears Prada 2 drops final trailer, Adrian Grenier won’t return

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• The Controversial Character Nobody Expected to Lose
• Breaking: Grenier Speaks Out Today About the Snub
• What We Know About the Sequel So Far
• The Sequel Moves Forward Without Nate
• Is There Still Hope for Nate’s Return or a Spinoff?
  • Sources

The Devil Wears Prada 2 just dropped its final trailer, and Adrian Grenier has finally broken his silence on the shocking snub. After 20 years, the fashion-obsessed sequel returns May 1 with every major player except one. But where’s Nate, Andy’s controversial boyfriend from the original?

The Controversial Character Nobody Expected to Lose

Adrian Grenier’s character Nate Cooper became internet infamy after the 2006 original. Fans branded him selfish, unsupportive, and immature for opposing Andy’s career ambitions. Grenier, now 49 years old, acknowledged the backlash caught him off guard. He told Page Six and Variety that the memes and online criticism shocked him initially. Years of reflection helped him understand Nate’s character flaws.

The actor accepted that Nate was self-involved and didn’t extend support to Andy during her demanding fashion career. Grenier gained wisdom from the “masses” critiquing his character’s toxic behavior. Yet nothing prepared him for not getting the call this time around.

Breaking: Grenier Speaks Out Today About the Snub

Just hours ago, Adrian Grenier revealed his disappointment in exclusive interviews. “Obviously, it was a disappointment I didn’t get the call,” he stated to multiple outlets. The actor offered his own theory about the rejection. Character backlash surrounding Nate might be the culprit, Grenier suggested.

He acknowledged understanding why fans might not want Nate returning. Yet the actor expressed frustration about the decision. Grenier remains optimistic about opportunities, joking about a possible spinoff film.

What We Know About the Sequel So Far

Detail	Information
Release Date	May 1, 2026
Platform	Theatrical Release
Main Cast	Streep, Hathaway, Blunt, Tucci
Director	David Frankel (original director)

“We’re all fans of the movie. Obviously, it was a disappointment that I didn’t get the call, but I also understand there’s some backlash with Nate. But I think that just leaves room for a spinoff.”

— Adrian Grenier, Actor

The Sequel Moves Forward Without Nate

The Devil Wears Prada 2 follows Andy and Miranda Priestly battling against Emily Charlton in a declining print journalism industry. Twenty years have passed since the original events. Andy returns to Runway Magazine facing a modernizing fashion world. The plot focuses on the publication’s struggle to survive.

Besides the core cast, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Lady Gaga, Amanda Morrow, and B.J. Novak join as newcomers. Tracie Thoms, who played Andy’s friend Lily, returns while Grenier remains absent. This marks a significant departure from franchise expectations.

Is There Still Hope for Nate’s Return or a Spinoff?

Grenier suggested jokingly that Nate deserves his own film instead. When pressed whether a spinoff was serious, he replied, “Obviously!” The actor seems determined to keep his character alive in some form. Whether studios will greenlight a Nate Cooper origin story remains unclear. But Grenier’s humor and acceptance suggest he’s moved past initial disappointment.

Fans remain divided on his exclusion. Some celebrate Nate’s absence given the character’s controversial reception. Others wonder whether Andy could have evolved her relationship after 20 years. Either way, The Devil Wears Prada 2 launches May 1 without the toxic boyfriend storyline.

Sources

• Deadline – Adrian Grenier’s exclusive statement on not returning for The Devil Wears Prada 2
• Page Six – Detailed interview with Adrian Grenier about character backlash and snub theory
• Variety Australia – Adrian Grenier’s disappointment announcement and sequel cast updates