The London musical based on The Devil Wears Prada has just scored a significant milestone. The production, which will premiere exclusively in the United Kingdom for the time being, originally featured actress Vanessa Williams to portray her most iconic character: the ever-impressive Miranda Prestley, the woman who runs the fashion magazine for which the protagonist works and admires. However, plans have shifted slightly.
According to media reports, Williams has stepped off the stage and will no longer portray the character. In her place, the brilliant Teri Hatcher, star of Desperate Housewives and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, enters the lineup. This is how the production now features the multi-award-winning actress for her work in groundbreaking series, though she will have to relocate from New York to London to perform in the show for its duration.
Long Career
Hatcher is an actress who has been active for many years now. Her track record spans forty years of work in film and television, with roles that have marked millions of fans around the world. In television we have highlighted her role in ‘Desperate Housewives’, but she has also shone in ‘The Odd Couple’ and ‘Seinfeld’. She also stands out as a voice actress, including lending her voice to the terrifying villain of ‘Coraline’.
In recent years she has limited the number of projects she takes on, but one can imagine it would be hard to say no to playing Miranda Prestley. The character is more present than ever thanks to Meryl Streep’s return to the role in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, which has become one of the year’s biggest box office hits. The legendary actress had already elevated the part in the original film, but the chance to see her back on the big screen has further cemented her status as a true female icon.
For Now, Only in London
The musical adaptation of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ is set to premiere in London on October 20, 2026. For the moment there are no plans to take it to other countries, whether with its original cast or with localized adaptations, but given the recent success of the sequel, it wouldn’t be surprising to hear an announcement in the near future. For now, fans will need to travel to the United Kingdom to enjoy this unique take on the story.
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