Fans were surprised by Justin Theroux’s unrecognizable portrayal of flamboyant tech billionaire Benjy Barnes in The Devil Wears Prada 2. His character, known for his orange tan and blunt AI-driven commentary, appears midway through the film, financing Emily Blunt’s character’s new project. Theroux himself found the role hilariously absurd and enjoyed the bizarre costume.
Justin Theroux’s role in The Devil Wears Prada 2 left viewers doing a double take, with many fans saying they didn’t realize the actor was appearing in the film until much later.
The 54-year-old actor plays Benji Barnes, a tech billionaire and new boyfriend to Emily Blunt’s character, Emily, in the sequel starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Blunt.
Justin Theroux’s unrecognizable role in The Devil Wears Prada 2
According to Page Six, Theroux’s name appears in the opening credits of The Devil Wears Prada 2, but his appearance in the film made it difficult for some viewers to spot him. His character appears midway through the film and helps finance Emily’s latest career move.Benjy Barnes appears as a flashy, tactless billionaire with a fake orange tan.
He also makes explicit claims about AI replacing people’s jobs, adding to the character’s comedic edge.Fans quickly reacted online after watching the film. “Justin Theroux is unrecognizable in Devil Wears Prada 2. I saw his name in the opening credits and spent the entire time waiting for him to show up,” one viewer wrote on X.Another viewer posted: “This is Justin Theroux??”A third fan said Theroux was “unrecognizable” and added: “It took me several viewings to be able to register him properly.”
Another X user described his performance as “unhinged and funny.”
Justin Theroux talks about playing Benjy Barnes
Theroux also enjoyed the unusual role. Speaking to People at the film’s April premiere, he said: “The most fun thing about playing him is how ridiculous he is.”He added: “It’s goofy. To be able to be silly, wearing silly clothes – I have a really silly thing in my hair, I’m bald, but then it’s like my hair is falling out – that was more fun.”The actor has also drawn attention in recent months for his down-to-earth look. At the Season 2 premiere of his Amazon Prime series “Fallout” in Los Angeles last December, some fans commented on his fuller, smoother face.“Did he do something to his face? He looks different,” one person wrote under an Instagram post from the event. Another asked: What happened to his face?Theroux attended the premiere with his wife, Nicole Brydon Bloom, 32. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in April.
