Taking The Character In A Different Direction
Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour is actually Priestley. When Lauren Weisberger wrote the book on which the film is based, she was inspired by her previous experiences working as Wintour’s assistant. The character’s journey under Streep’s direction was a complete 180 degree turn.
Taking The Character In A Different Direction
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A Different Take
During an Entertainment Weekly cast reunion in 2021, Meryl Streep spilled the beans. She recalled, “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
