While The Devil Wears Prada 2 is making big at the box office, new reports reveal details about the huge salaries the stars are receiving, including what bonuses they will receive for the film’s global success.The film’s leading ladies Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt are said to be cashing in on the success of the fashion drama, with reports confirming they have received huge paydays for the trio. The three leading ladies received large advance fees along with bonuses tied to their box office performance, Variety reported on Saturday.Oscar-winner Meryl Streep, who reprises her role as Miranda Priestly, has reportedly received a $12.5 million salary for her return for the David Frankel-directed sequel.
The report notes that Streep was considered the project’s most important creative and commercial draw, prompting 0th Century Studios to structure a highly competitive deal. Streep is said to have split par in the negotiations with her co-stars, Anne Hathaway, who plays Andrea Sachs, and Emily Blunt, who plays Emily Charlton.
The two actresses reportedly earned US$12.5 million each to reprise their roles.
In addition to their advance salaries, the three actors also get huge remuneration at the box office. However, it will be tied to pre-agreed global box office milestones. “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel, released in 2006, has grossed $300 million worldwide and counting.With the film’s early success, these performance incentives have already begun to pay dividends. If the film can maintain its grip at the box office and continues its golden run, the superstars could eventually earn upwards of $20 million from the project.The sequel, which hit big screens on May 1, is now entering its second weekend at the box office, where it is expected to compete for first place at the box office against “Mortal Kombat II.” Early projections indicate that The Devil Wears Prada 2 could earn as much as $42 million this weekend, pushing its global total past $300 million.In India, the film maintained a steady grip at the box office, keeping its weekday collections above the Rs 1 crore mark. This, coupled with the film’s opening weekend collections, has put it on track to reach the Rs 20-crore mark today.
