Sydney Sweeney’s cameo in the upcoming sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 has been removed from the final cut, Entertainment Weekly confirmed on April 21, 2026. The actress filmed a three-minute scene portraying a version of herself, but the sequence was excluded during editing due to narrative pacing concerns. Sources told the outlet that while the team appreciated her participation, the moment did not align structurally with the surrounding footage.
The scene was intended to appear early in the film and would have depicted Emily Charlton, played by Emily Blunt, in her new role as a high-level executive at Dior in the United States. In the sequence, Charlton attends to a famous client—Sweeney—showcasing her elevated status within the fashion industry. This was meant to expand on Charlton’s character arc following the events of the 2006 original.
Despite the cameo’s removal, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is still set for release in late April 2026. The film will premiere in the United States on May 1, 2026, with select Latin American markets receiving it on April 30, 2026, according to 20th Century Studios Latin America. The sequel brings back Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, now established as a journalist navigating a transformed media landscape.
Sweeney’s involvement had generated attention the previous August when paparazzi photographed her on set wearing a raincoat and holding an umbrella, shortly after exiting a trailer alongside Emily Blunt. At the time, her representative and the production company did not respond to inquiries from People magazine regarding her presence. The actress, known for her role as Cassie Howard in HBO’s Euphoria, had not publicly commented on the editing decision as of the announcement.
The decision to cut the scene was described as purely creative, motivated by the necessitate to refine the film’s rhythm and structure. No personal conflict or scheduling issue was cited as a factor. Similar to many productions, significant amounts of filmed material often do not make the final version, even when involving notable guest appearances.
World Today Journal reached out to 20th Century Studios for comment but did not receive a response prior to publication. Updates on the film’s promotional rollout will be monitored through official studio channels.
As audiences prepare for the sequel’s debut, the absence of Sweeney’s cameo remains a notable footnote in the film’s production history. The movie aims to honor the legacy of the original while introducing new dynamics for its returning characters in a modernized setting.
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