In a candid revelation, Dwayne Johnson has disclosed his unsuccessful attempt to join The Devil Wears Prada 2 cast. The Hollywood heavyweight admitted to Entertainment Weekly that he campaigned for a role in the fashion sequel, declaring his readiness to wear size 15 heels. This surprising admission demonstrates Johnson’s commitment to challenging himself and exploring genres outside his action-oriented wheelhouse.
Johnson’s pitch took place during his work on The Smashing Machine alongside Emily Blunt, a biographical drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr. As Blunt simultaneously worked on the Devil Wears Prada sequel, Johnson seized the moment to express his interest. His pitch centered on a character with natural fashion knowledge—not someone pretending to understand style, but genuinely possessing fashion intelligence and inherent coolness that would allow authentic contribution to the franchise’s upscale world.
Blunt corroborated Johnson’s account, confirming he made a sincere attempt to secure a position in the film. Returning for the sequel alongside Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, Blunt engaged with Johnson’s idea humorously and warmly. She complimented his potential appearance in heels, maintaining the playful dynamic that characterizes their professional relationship.
Despite his advocacy, Johnson ultimately wasn’t cast in the production. However, Blunt maintained his connection by sharing exclusive glimpses from filming. She sent videos captured from her car before stepping onto New York City streets, where substantial crowds had gathered. Johnson described these scenes with enthusiasm, noting the atmosphere paralleled the excitement surrounding major pop star public appearances.
Directed by David Frankel and based on Lauren Weisberger’s novels, The Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres on May 1, 2026. The original film debuted at the LA Film Festival in June 2006 and became a cultural phenomenon. Though Johnson’s pitch for a character with natural fashion knowledge didn’t result in casting, it demonstrates his understanding of authentic character portrayal.