The film world is buzzing, and it’s all thanks to the highly anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2. Filming is currently underway in New York City. But fans everywhere are talking about what looks like a funeral scene being shot by the movie’s stars.
Pictures popped up in August 2025 showing Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci dressed in all black. They looked very serious as they walked together. Hathaway plays Andy Sachs, and Tucci plays Nigel Kipling. Seeing them back together for these roles is a dream come true, 19 years after the first movie captivated audiences in 2006.
These set photos sent fans of the original movie into a frenzy. They immediately started guessing if a beloved character might be saying goodbye for good. Many people noticed that Meryl Streep wasn’t in these specific photos. This made them think her character, the tough editor Miranda Priestly, might be the one who passed away.
Let’s dig into what has everyone talking about a possible funeral in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Clues About a Funeral Scene
In the photos that sparked all this chatter, Hathaway wore a long black coat over a black silk dress. The dress had a see-through neckline, a subtle but stylish detail. Tucci sported a sharp black suit with a patterned tie and a bright red ring on his left hand.
Andy and Nigel are known for their high-fashion jobs. We’ve never really seen them dress so traditionally or entirely in black before. This wardrobe choice for the scene feels very deliberate. The filming happened on a cloudy day in Central Park, Manhattan. Tucci even carried a black umbrella, adding to the somber mood. At one point, both actors wore dark sunglasses and walked arm-in-arm, looking like they were ready for something major.
All signs point to this being either a funeral or a deeply emotional scene. We still need to find out if the sadness is for a character’s fashion career or for a character’s life. It’s worth noting that even though Streep wasn’t in these "funeral" photos, she has been spotted filming in other parts of New York. So, her character might not be out of the picture entirely.
Fan Theories About Who Might Die
As soon as the photos of Tucci and Hathaway in black hit X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, fans quickly asked why Streep was missing.
"Miranda dead?" one fan on X wondered, while another person echoed, "So Miranda dies. Got it, got it."
"Someone’s going to die, Miranda?" a third person posted. A fourth fan urgently wrote, "This better not be about Miranda Priestly."
"Oh, they killed Miranda Priestley," a fifth person confidently predicted. The internet, as usual, had no shortage of strong opinions.
Could Another Character Be the One to Go?
It’s too soon to say for sure if any character will die. Still, some fans aren’t convinced that the filmmakers would get rid of Streep’s character, Miranda, whom everyone loves to hate.
"Did Emily die?" one person wrote on X. This referred to Emily Blunt’s character, who was hit by a car and hospitalized in the first film.
Another fan offered a different idea for the movie’s plot. Few details have been shared since production started in June 2025.
"We can’t be sure who dies in the scene," an X user commented. "But what if the plot is Miranda is sick, then she contacts Andrea and convinces her to take over Runway because Emily wants it too? So the new ‘devil’ is Emily…" This theory certainly adds a new twist to the fashion world drama.