The Devil Wears Prada Sequel: Backlash Over New Character

0:00On April 24th, the Devil Weir's Prodicecule drops in theaters May 1st, exactly 10 years after the original. Meryl Streep reprises her IC role as Miranda Priestly, the runway magazine boss, while Ann Hathaway returns as Andy Sex, now climbing the ranks as. Features editor with her own assistant in tow. A fresh clip from 20th Century Studios shows Andy stepping off an elevator to meet Jin Tao, her new Asian American helper, who's all enthusiasm. And credentials, fresh from an internship upgrade. The scene highlights Jin's quick wit and Yale background, setting up some workplace comedy. Social media exploded with backlash, folks calling out stereotypes in Jin's name, look and nerdy vibe as outdated and insensitive, especially toward Asian audiences. Viewers from various spots labelled it racist, sparking boycott calls and debates over whether it's punching down. The actress playing Jin, a 26 year old theater breakout named Helen, pushed back in an interview, noting her character grows into her power, with a real arc.

1:06She bonded with Hathaway over shared stage routes and credits her immigrant parents' sacrifices for her shot at Hollywood, while prepping for a vampire, comedy gig this fall. Returning cast like Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci joined newcomers such as Kenneth Branagh and Lucy Liu under the original director. But the online fire keeps burning as fans weigh the hype against the heat. This has been entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.