The Devil Wears Prada

Paul and Amy step into the fashion closet with The Devil Wears Prada, revisiting the sharp, stylish comedy that evolved into a definitive story about the cost of ambition. They trace the film’s origins from Lauren Weisberger’s real-life experience, unpack the casting what-ifs, and celebrate Meryl Streep’s iconic, ice-cold turn as Miranda Priestly, from the “cerulean” monologue to the power plays that define the film. Along the way, they explore Andy’s uneasy rise, the shifting dynamics with Emily and Nigel, and why the movie’s unsentimental ending still cuts deep 20 years later. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! Paul’s book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com,

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The Devil Wears Prada is an episode from Unspooled by Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson.

This episode is 88:52 long.

This episode was published on Apr 23, 2026.

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