Emily Blunt has had to gird her loins a lot lately.
As she films The Devil Wears Prada 2 alongside Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, the Fall Guy star, who reprises her role of Emily Charlton in the movie, admitted the cast has taken note of the media attention on set.
“We feel a little bit like zoo exhibits,” Blunt joked to E! News’ Francesca Amiker in an exclusive interview at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). “But that’s OK. People are excited.”
But while she was understanding of fans’ excitement toward the film, which hits theaters May 1, 2026, Blunt wasn’t forking over even a cubed cheese-worth of information. As she put it, “I can tell you nothing.”
Meanwhile, the 42-year-old—who shares daughters Hazel, 11, and Violet, 9, with husband John Krasinski—could share that she loved balancing her work as the Paris-obsessed fashion executive with her role of Dawn Staples in The Smashing Machine, a biological sports drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr.
“It’s wonderful, the variety—it’s so exciting,” she gushed. “It’s the thing I love most, I guess. Delving into different genres and different worlds. They couldn’t be more different.”
Indeed, the A Quiet Place alum admitted it was a “thrill” to play a character she was able to meet in real life, as Staples was married to Kerr, played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, during the events portrayed in the Benny Safdie film.
“It’s an intimate story of their relationship and all the nooks and crannies and flaws and all,” she explained. “She was so generous with me in sharing it. It was so beautiful to get to play someone who I truly could absorb.”
As for Blunt’s Devil Wears Prada alter ego Emily, she will get to explore a whole new side of the character as the plot will see her with the upper hand over Streep’s Miranda Priestly. The upcoming film is set to follow Miranda, still in charge of the Vogue-inspired Runway magazine, as she faces off with Emily, who is now an executive at a luxury advertising firm.
And while Blunt is staying mum about what the film will reveal about her character, she previously mused where she hopes Emily is now.
“I just hope she’s eating a nice French dip sandwich somewhere and she’s just happy,” Emily told E! News last year. “Not a cube of cheese. I hope she’s sort of transitioned into a proper sandwich at this point.”
For more highlights from TIFF, keep reading…
Kyla Weber and Vince Vaughn
The couple attended the world premiere of Easy’s Waltz at TIFF.
Austen Rydell & Billie Lourd
The Booksmart actress and her husband got a VIP Table at the Adulthood premiere party, sponsored by Campari and RodeoFX.
Alexandra Shipp
The actress made a red carpet appearance at the TIFF premiere of Glenrothan.
Brian Cox
Attended the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of his directorial debut, Glenrothan.
Matt Dillon
The There’s Something About Mary star hit the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of The Fence, taking on the lead role.
Natalie Portman
The Oscar-winning actress spoke onstage as Collider Media launched its TIFF studio activation at the Campari Cinema Center in Toronto on Sept. 6.
Simon Rex
The actor attended the premiere party for Easy’s Waltz, sponsored by Campari and Rodeo FX.
Jeon Jong-seo
Known for her breakout role in Burning, the South Korean actress attended TIFF for the premiere of Project Y as a member of the ensemble cast.
Kaya Scodelario
The Skins alum was pretty in pink at the Adulthood premiere party at Discreta sponsored by Campari and Rodeo FX.
Tom Blyth
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes actor walked the red carpet at TIFF for the premiere of The Fence.
Dylan Sprouse
The former Disney Channel star arrived in style for Latigo Films’ screening party for The Neglected during TIFF at the Campari Cinema Center.
Marijke Desouza, Ishaan Khatter, Neeraj Ghaywan, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor
The director, cast, and crew attended TIFF for the premiere of Homebound.
Channing Tatum
The Roofman star visited the Collider Media Studio at the Campari Cinema Center in Toronto on Sept. 6.
Han So-hee
Representing the cast of Project Y, the South Korean actress made an appearance at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival for the film’s world premiere.
Felicity Jones
The Theory of Everything and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story actress looked radiant in a fiery red gown featuring a classic a sculpted neckline, bold side cutouts, and a sleek, form-fitting design, all elevated by a sweeping, statement cape.
Toni Collette
Wearing a cream Zimmermann ensemble featuring a hypnotic appliqué bodice and matching midi skirt, the actress turned heads at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Wayward.
Ben Petrie, Grace Glowicki, Dusty Machinelli, Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Julian Richings, Patricia Tulasne, Jesse LaVercombe and Ahmed Moneka
The director, cast, crew, and guests arrived at TIFF on September 10 for the premiere of Honey Bunch.
Sarah Gadon
She stepped out in an army green and black checkered dress for the TIFF premiere of Wayward on Sept. 9.
Maude Apatow & Tessa Thompson
The actresses were the guests of honor at The IMDb Dinner Party at KOST in Toronto on Sept. 8.
Catherine O’Hara
The actress known for Beetlejuice, Home Alone, and Schitt’s Creek dazzled in an Alberta Ferretti gown at the TIFF Tribute Awards during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
Joel Edgerton
The actor from the Star Wars prequels Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith arrived at TIFF looking effortlessly stylish in an all-black ensemble.
Amanda Seyfried
She stunned in a black off-the-shoulder A-line cocktail midi dress, elegantly graced with delicate, flower-shaped gemstones, at the TIFF premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee on Sept. 9.
Mona Fastvold
On the red carpet ahead of the TIFF premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee, she wore a black satin, high-neck, sleeveless gown featuring a structured bodice.
Park Jeong-min, Kwon Hae-hyo, Shin Hyun-been, Yeon Sang-ho, Han Ji-hyeon and Im Seong-jae
The director and cast of The Ugly attended the film’s premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
Lewis Pullman
Top Gun: Maverick and Bad Times at the El Royale star posed in a tan double-breasted two-piece suit at TIFF on Sept. 9 for the premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee.
Lily James
At the 2025 TIFF premiere of Swiped, the actress stunned in a black satin-back crepe gown by 16Arlington.
Georgia Grace Macy and William H. Macy
The father-daughter duo attended the world premiere of Train Dreams at TIFF on Sept. 9.
Colin Farrell
The Oscar-winning actor arrived at the Ballad of a Small Player premiere impeccably dressed in a pinstriped two-piece double breasted suit.
Fala Chen
Radiant in red, the Chinese-American actress graced the TIFF premiere of Ballad of a Small Player.
Scarlett Johansson
She attended the Eleanor the Great premiere in a custom Valentino gown by Alessandro Michele, paired with Prada sandals and Messika jewelry.
