"The Devil Wears Prada": Meryl Streep and other actors. "The Devil Wears Prada" - a film based on the book of the same name Lauren Weisberger

The film "The Devil Wears Prada", which was released in the summer of 2006, immediately won the hearts of many beauties. And not because it's about the fashion industry, but because the film talks about the difficulties that provincials face in getting their dream job. The actors of the film "The Devil Wears Prada" were able to make the film so vivid and dynamic that it's hard not to believe in the reality of the events happening.

The work of the filmmakers

The movie "The Devil Wears Prada" is a kind of adaptation of the novel by Lauren Weisberger. As it happens in such cases, the script underwent serious changes that concerned not only the storyline, but also the characters of the main characters. Producers of the film studio "20th Century Fox" made every effort during the advertising campaign. For this reason the film became for those years the most anticipated.

The author of the script made significant changes in the plot and was able to write the version that the film directors wanted to see. Thanks to this painstaking work, the picture "The Devil Wears Prada" can not be attributed to any particular genre. Some scenes of the film were based on the real experience of the script writer Elin Broch McKenna, who had experience working in the editorial office of the fashion magazine.

A great emphasis is placed on the conflict between the editor-in-chief and her young assistant. The same conflict is described in the novel. But the main difference between them is the fact that the editor in the film is not such a cruel and insidious woman. It is she - "Satan in a skirt" in the film "The Devil Wears Prada". Actors, photos of which are available in the article, will be presented below.

Actors and roles

If in most films the actors are tested and only then are approved for roles, then in the case of this film not all of them had to undergo tests. The role in "The Devil Wears Prada" actress Anne Hathaway received for her expressive big eyes, which, according to the film's directors, could reflect all the fear of Miranda Priestley. The actress played the role of provincialist Andy Sachs, who came to work in a magazine where the editor-in-chief was all afraid.

The director of the film also approved for the role of assistant editor-in-chief of the actress Emily Blunt. She played the role of senior assistant Miranda in "The Devil Wears Prada". Actors and roles are chosen in such a way that the appearance corresponds to the created image. Among the audience there were rumors that the actress had to lose weight by several kilograms for the sake of the role. Emily herself refuted these rumors every time.

Another actress, who got a role without casting, was Meryl Streep. "The Devil Wears Prada" became a cult film about fashion and the complexity of the choice between career and personal life. The director decided that it was she who, like no one else, was suitable for this role. According to most critics, the prototype of Miranda was Anna Wintour. Meryl Streep decided it was easy to make changes and present the heroine not as a recognizable personality, but as a collective image.

The plot of the movie

The plot of the film unfolds around the life of a young provincial girl Andy Sachs, who dreams of becoming a journalist. In order to easily get into the staff of the best newspapers and magazines, she will have to go through work in the magazine "Podium". In the film, you can observe a dynamic intriguing game that actors "The Devil Wears Prada" were able to translate.

At first the girl disdainfully refers to how she looks and what she is wearing. At first, work reduces the girl from the mind, she does not have time not to write down, but also to memorize countless instructions from the boss.

But over time Andy joins work and begins to understand the fashion industry. Her main assistant in this difficult work is Nigel, who has been working in the "Podium" for several years and knows all the subtleties of the work.

Image of Miranda Priestley

In the novel, Miranda Priestley appears before the readers of an evil and insidious woman who does not consider herself a stranger and loves to command all. In the film, her image was somewhat softened. But the main essence of the powerful strong woman remained.

Miranda for the whole world of fashion is considered an icon of style. Her words are considered, they listen to her opinion. She loves her work and devotes her most of her time. It is important for her that everything is always clearly implemented. Sincerely does not understand how you can get sick or get to the hospital. Her work capacity surprises the new assistant.

Andy Sachs - new assistant

Andy Sachs provincial not only neglects fashion, she even allowed Miranda to say that she does not care about rags. What made her boss angry.

Andy is first shocked by the amount of work and speed in the magazine "Podium". She can not keep up with the pace of the company. Over time, learning to not only succeed, but also to anticipate the wishes of Miranda. Andy perfectly understands that one year of work in the "Podium" will give her the opportunity to get any work in the field of journalism.

The more Andy delves into the essence of the work, the more it moves away from the beloved man and friends. It becomes the second Miranda, as Miranda herself told her. This scares the young Andy, and she leaves the "Podium". She understands that the pace of life and dedication to work is not for her. She always had other goals about which she had forgotten.

While taking up another job, she is surprised to discover that Miranda Priestley not only did not bring her anger at her, but she also gave her recommendations to the editor of the newspaper.

Preparation for shooting

Despite the fact that rumors were rife about the diet of Emily, all this was just rumors. In fact, many simply attributed the words of the heroine to the actress herself. The moment when Emily's heroine confesses to Andy that he has not been on a diet for the first week, only occasionally snacking a piece of cheese.

Anne Hathaway for a while settled herself as a freelancer in one fashion magazine. Meryl Streep went to prepare for the shooting very seriously. She did not want to play the recognizable character, so she carefully studied the memoirs of the editor-in-chief of Vog, Diana Vriland. In addition, she read the novel Lauren Weisberger. Also, the actress had to go on a diet, so that all those outfits that were shown in the film sat perfectly on her.

Meryl Streep also stepped back from the whole crew so that the actors really feared her. According to Anne Hathaway, this trick worked, the horror at the sight of Meryl was felt by all the actors "The Devil Wears Prada".

The main training was not for the actors, but for the operator, who had to look for the most successful types for shooting general plans and views from the windows. The operator had to often resort to a mobile camera to convey all the dynamics and pace in the office of the "Podium".

The basis of the novel

Based on the novel, Lauren Weisberger took real events that occurred in her life. She worked in the magazine "Vog", where the editor-in-chief was Anna Wintour. Many critics are inclined to believe that the author described it exactly. Lauren does not refute this information. In addition, it is known that Anna Wintour forbade all fashion magazines to mention the novel, threatening with the termination of cooperation.

The same warning was received by many eminent fashion designers. Only Valentino was not afraid of threats and starred in the episode, which is associated with the week of Paris fashion. His example was followed by several more fashion designers. They are actors "The Devil Wears Prada", which viewers do not even suspect. After all, each of them played an episodic role.

Costumes

The film "The Devil Wears Prada" is not an advertising movie. But since it's about fashion, everything should be perfect. Designer Patricia Field approached the choice of costumes very responsibly. The actors "The Devil Wears Prada" were given the opportunity to try on the role of famous people who are connected with the world of fashion.

Simultaneously, the film became famous for its huge cost of costumes. Actors of the film about fashion could not act in cheap fakes. Thanks to Patricia's connections, many items of the wardrobe did not have to be bought.

Each hero wears a certain brand of clothing. The editor-in-chief of the "Podium" prefers Prada, but the designer and costume designer Patricia decided not to use only this brand for Meryl, as this would cause certain stamps. Chanel was chosen for Anne. The rest were dressed in models from the trading houses Dolce & Gabbana and "Kevin Klein."

In some places, an intriguing, extremely dynamic film left an indelible impression on all viewers. After viewing, each one has his own conclusions. In a word, the directors managed to make a film that could provoke conflicting feelings.