Variety reports that Vanessa Williams is set to star as fictional Runway editor Miranda Priestly in the musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada. The Ugly Betty actor told the outlet in a statement, "Bringing Miranda Priestly to life in the West End is an absolute dream come true. Gird your loins, folks." The show will feature a score by Elton John and will premiere at London’s Dominion Theatre in October. Meryl Streep starred as Miranda Priestly in the 2006 film and received an Academy Award nomination for the role.
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