Dwayne Johnson has shared an entertaining story involving his attempt to join a major Hollywood sequel. The 53-year-old actor revealed he pitched himself to Emily Blunt for The Devil Wears Prada 2, expressing his complete willingness to wear size 15 heels. This disclosure showcases Johnson’s willingness to embrace unconventional challenges and expand his artistic range beyond action cinema.
The pitch occurred during The Smashing Machine production, where Johnson and Blunt portray characters in the MMA world for a biographical drama about fighter Mark Kerr. While Blunt worked on the Devil Wears Prada sequel concurrently, Johnson took the opportunity to make his case. He conceived of a character with fashion sensibility and natural charisma, someone who would seamlessly integrate into the franchise’s glamorous environment.
Emily Blunt verified Johnson’s claims, stating that he genuinely tried to become part of the sequel. Reprising her role from the 2006 original alongside Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, Blunt responded to Johnson’s pitch with playful humor. She humorously suggested that Johnson would look hot in heels, demonstrating the comfortable rapport between the two stars.
Although Johnson’s lobbying didn’t succeed, Blunt kept him informed about the production through exclusive content. She sent videos from the New York City set, including footage recorded from her vehicle before stepping onto crowded streets. Through Blunt’s NYC videos, Johnson saw what he described as pop star-level street excitement, with massive crowds creating an atmosphere of extraordinary public enthusiasm comparable to major music celebrity appearances.
The Devil Wears Prada 2, directed by David Frankel and adapted from Lauren Weisberger’s novels, is scheduled for May 1, 2026. The original film premiered at the LA Film Festival in June 2006 and achieved lasting cultural impact. Despite Johnson’s absence from the cast, the pop star-level excitement he witnessed through Blunt’s videos underscores the sequel’s remarkable cultural anticipation.