Kate Hudson Regrets Turning Down ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Lead Role: ‘That Was a Bad Call… It Just Sucked, You Know?’

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Kate Hudson openly acknowledged on the “Capital Breakfast” radio program (as reported by Entertainment Weekly) that passing up the opportunity to play Andrea “Andy” Sachs in “The Devil Wears Prada” was a regrettable decision. Prior to Anne Hathaway’s casting, director David Frankel had discussions with Hudson, Rachel McAdams, Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, and Kirsten Dunst about the role.

Reflecting on that decision now, I realize it was a mistake, primarily due to poor timing. It was one of those situations where execution was impossible for me, and I acknowledge that I should have found a way to make it work, but unfortunately, I didn’t. And when I look back on it, I can only say, ‘yuck.’

Hudson held the belief that “every event has its purpose,” yet she acknowledged that she “could’ve pulled off that project.” The movie, which garnered $327 million at the box office and was nominated for two Oscars, is one of Hathaway’s most memorable performances.

Or, in a more conversational tone:

Hudson thinks everything has its reason, but she wishes she could’ve made that movie work better. The film, which earned $327 million and was nominated for two Oscars, is one of Hathaway’s most iconic roles.

Hudson found it peculiar that events and actions seemed to occur in spurts, with people participating at various times. It’s not that he didn’t want to engage, but rather it felt like there were other commitments. It was frustrating, as if things just kept getting in the way, you understand?

Previously, David Frankel shared with Entertainment Weekly that the studio for “The Devil Wears Prada” initially resisted casting Hathaway in the lead role. He disclosed, “We extended the offer to Rachel McAdams on three occasions. The studio was adamant about having her, but she refused to take it up.

Last year, it came to light that Disney is working on a sequel to the 2006 blockbuster movie. The screenwriter of the original film, Aline Brosh McKenna (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Your Place or Mine”), is in discussions to rejoin the project and write the next installment. Rumors suggest that the plot will revolve around Meryl Streep’s character, Miranda Priestly, as she maneuvers her career during the downturn of traditional magazine publishing and clashes with Emily Blunt’s character, who has risen to become a powerful executive for a luxury corporation, whose ad revenue Priestly finds crucial.

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2025-02-22 02:47