Ahead of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' buzz around the threequel adds to fans' anticipation - here's what we know

Before the second film has even been released, the cast is already buzzing about a possible third installment. Stars from the sequel have been openly discussing what the future of the franchise could look like. The conversation around Part 3 has started much earlier than anyone expected.

Simone Ashley, Caleb Hearon, and Helen J. Shen, who play Amari, Charlie, and Jin Chao, spoke about a potential third film while promoting the sequel. The trio shared personal hopes for their characters and where the story could go next. Their visible chemistry off-screen has already got fans excited about seeing them return.

In a conversation with ScreenRant, Caleb Hearon playfully warned fans they might have to wait until "2046," nodding to the nearly 20-year gap between Part 1 and Part 2. Simone Ashley was quick to shut that down, saying, "It's not going to take 20 years! It's not." The lighthearted moment still hinted that timelines for the third film remain completely open.

Further, Hearon pitched an exciting direction for Part 3, the new trio actually running Runway magazine together. "I hope we run Runway or something together. It'd be fun," he said. It's a bold idea that would mark a major power shift in the 'The Devil Wears Prada' world.

Helen J. Shen expressed support for Simone Ashley's character, Amari, stepping into a leadership position in any future story. Simone Ashley herself described that path as "inevitable," suggesting the character's arc is already pointing upward. A potential Amari-led Runway could be the fresh angle 'The Devil Wears Prada' 3 needs.

Beyond plot ideas, Helen J. Shen said her biggest wish is simply to reunite with her castmates on set again. She described filming the sequel as "such a great time" and said she'd return regardless of where the story heads. That genuine bond between the newer stars could be a key factor in greenlighting 'The Devil Wears Prada' 3.