As 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' continues to dominate the global box office, new reports have surfaced revealing the substantial pay packages secured by its star cast, including performance-linked bonuses tied to the film's commercial success. The sequel's leading ladies—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt—are reportedly reaping significant financial rewards from the fashion drama's triumph.
Massive Upfront Salaries for the Leading Trio
According to a report published by Variety on Saturday, each of the three actresses negotiated major upfront fees alongside box office performance bonuses. Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, who reprises her iconic role as Miranda Priestly, reportedly earned a USD 12.5 million salary for returning to the David Frankel-directed sequel. The report indicates that Streep was considered the most critical creative and commercial draw for the project, prompting 20th Century Studios to structure a highly competitive deal. Streep is said to have shared parity in negotiations with her co-stars—Anne Hathaway, who plays Andrea Sachs, and Emily Blunt, who portrays Emily Charlton. Both actresses reportedly received USD 12.5 million each to reprise their roles.
Box Office Bonuses Triggered by Global Success
Beyond their upfront salaries, all three actors are entitled to substantial box office bonuses, which are tied to pre-agreed global box office milestones. The sequel to the 2006 hit 'The Devil Wears Prada' has already grossed USD 300 million worldwide and counting. With the film's early success, these performance incentives have already begun triggering payouts. If the film maintains its grip on the box office and continues its golden run, the leading stars could ultimately earn well over USD 20 million each from the project.
Weekend Box Office Projections
The sequel, which hit theaters on May 1, is now entering its second weekend at the box office, where it is expected to compete for the top position against 'Mortal Kombat II'. Early projections suggest that 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' could earn up to USD 42 million this weekend, pushing its global total further past the USD 300 million mark. In India, the film has maintained a steady grip on the box office, keeping its weekday collections above the Rs 1 crore mark. This, coupled with its opening weekend collections, has set it on course to hit the Rs 20 crore mark today.
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