Amid The Devil Wears Prada 2's Success Meryl Streep Says 'Marvel-izing' Has Made Movies 'Boring' - What's Her Point?

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Streep has sparked conversation about the current state of cinema. The Hollywood diva, who's currently seen in The Devil Wears Prada 2, weighed in on modern filmmaking and criticised what she describes as the growing "Marvel-isation" of movies and its impact on storytelling. The Oscar-winning actress shared her concern that new-age films are increasingly relying on simplistic narratives, leaving little room for complex characters. Streep's The Devil Wears Prada 2, has her reuniting with Anne Hathaway as the sequel returns after 20 years. On the sidelines of promoting her movie, Streep reiterated the take of her character Miranda Priestly who believes that there's a shortage of "visionaries" in lieu of "vendors."

Meryl Streep weighs in on modern filmmaking

During an interview with the Hits Radio Breakfast Show alongside co-stars Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep pointed out that many contemporary films now present clear divisions between heroes and villains. She believes this trend has made storytelling less engaging. "I think we tend to Marvel-ize the movies now. We got the villains and we got the good guys, and it's so boring," she said.

Meryl Streep, who has won three Academy Awards from a record-breaking 21 nominations, further added that the most compelling storytelling comes from characters who resist easy categorisation. According to her, compelling cinema is far more nuanced, with individuals often embodying both strengths and flaws. Characters who exist in these "grey areas" are far more interesting than those defined strictly as good or evil. "What's really interesting about life is that some of the heroes are flawed and some of the villains are human and interesting and have their own strengths," Streep stated, supporting her own The Devil Wears Prada 2, which she believes is "messier."

About The Devil Wears Prada 2

The Devil Wears Prada 2 follows the story of Andy (Hathaway), now an established reporter, returning to work after 20 years for Miranda (Streep), whose Runway magazine is struggling. The movie reflects on the decline of traditional print media, while Miranda has to keep up with navigating digital shift trends. And while the movie has retained its original star cast, Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh are the fresh additions.Before the release, Streep had revealed in another interview that she initially rejected the project to double her salary. She told Today that she felt the makers needed her just as much as she wanted the character and believed that the project would be successful.