Adrian Grenier is sharing the rationale why The Satan Wears Prada followers gained’t see him in the upcoming sequel — and confirmed it wasn’t his alternative!
Chatting with Us Weekly on Friday, March 13, Grenier, 49, stated he by no means bought the decision to participate.
“I’d be bitter if I wasn’t so completely thrilled for Anne (Hathaway) and the crew, and excited for the sequel myself. I’m a fan of the film, and so I stay up for seeing the sequel as nicely,” he solely advised Us. “So yeah, I imply, clearly, I used to be disillusioned (to not return), however you recognize, I can’t be in every part, you recognize?”
He added, “I imply, Andy’s transferring up, and, you recognize, I get it. Nate’s the satan, in line with some individuals.”
Grenier joked that whereas he gained’t seem on display, “I hope they invite me to the premiere not less than, come on!”
The Satan Wears Prada 2 story line is already wanting promising for Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs. Patrick Brammall has joined the sequel because the main man in Andy’s life, Leisure Weekly reported on Monday, July 21. Brammall, 49, is an Australian actor maybe finest recognized for his roles in Colin From Accounts, Name Your Mom, (…)
The Satan Wears Prada was launched in 2006, with Grenier taking part in Nate Cooper — the boyfriend of Anne Hathaway’s lead character Andy Sachs.
Based mostly on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel of the identical title, The Satan Wears Prada follows Andy as she’s employed by high-powered editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). Miranda forces Andy and assistant Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) to be on name 24-7.
Years after the movie’s launch, followers examined the character of Nate extra intently and criticized him for not being supportive of Andy’s profession as she labored arduous to make her ambitions a actuality.
Adrian Grenier.
Picture by Scott Rudd/Patrick McMullan by way of Getty Photos)Grenier addressed the backlash in June 2021 throughout an interview with Leisure Weekly.
“When that complete factor (about Nate being the ‘actual villain’ of the movie) first got here out, I couldn’t get my head round it. I didn’t perceive it. Maybe it was as a result of I wasn’t mature as a person, simply as Nate in all probability may’ve used a bit of rising up,” the actor advised Leisure Weekly on the time. “I used to be simply as immature as him on the time, so I couldn’t see his shortcomings, however, after taking time to replicate and far deliberation on-line, I can understand the reality in that perspective. Nate hadn’t grown up, however Andy had … she wanted extra out of life, and he or she was attaining it.”
Whereas Nate does present some essential grounding for Andy — who finally desires to be a journalist — followers turned in opposition to the character shortly for being upset along with his girlfriend for working so arduous for Miranda.
“He couldn’t help her like she wanted as a result of he was a fragile, wounded boy,” Grenier stated. “On behalf of all of the Nates on the market: Come on! Step it up!”
Hathaway, Streep and Blunt are all set to return for the most recent iteration, which is due for launch in Could 2026, whereas Leisure Weekly reported in June 2025 that Grenier wouldn’t be again.
Australian actor Patrick Brammall was beforehand noticed filming scenes alongside Hathaway for The Satan Wears Prada 2 and is reportedly taking part in a love curiosity for Andy.