Taking The Character In A Different Direction
Yes, the actual Priestley is Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue and one of the most prominent women in the fashion industry. Lauren Weisberger was motivated to write the book based on the film by her past experiences working as Wintour’s assistant. Streep, on the other hand, went in an entirely opposite route with the role.
Taking The Character In A Different Direction
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A Different Take
In 2021, Streep revealed the news at an Entertainment Weekly cast reunion. She shared, “I wasn’t interested in doing a biopic on Anna. I was interested in her position in her company. I wanted to take on the burdens she had to carry, along with having to look nice every day.”
A Different Take
