"Meryl Streep revealed she initially turned down the role of withering fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly in the 2006 original in a bid to extract more money from its producers."
"Estimates suggest that cast salaries alone account for around half the sequel's $100m price tag, once the leads, supporting cast and costly cameos are totted up."
"Lady Gaga's brief appearance as herself in the film, including a bespoke body-positive song, came in at a reported $2.5m alone."
"Projections estimate that the new film will take around double its budget over its opening weekend."
Meryl Streep initially turned down the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada to negotiate a higher salary, knowing the film would be successful. Her strategy paid off as the film grossed over nine times its budget. The sequel's production costs are significant, with cast salaries making up half of the $100 million budget. The film features numerous celebrity cameos to enhance its appeal and credibility, aiming for strong box office performance during its opening weekend.
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