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Aileen Brosh McKenna

Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Episode Appearances

The Big Picture

The Big Picture · May 1, 2026

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and the Movies That Feel Like Our Lives

Wrote both Devil Wears Prada films; adapted magazine industry specifics into sequel narrative

Magazine Industry Decline and Digital TransformationLegacy Sequels and Nostalgia MarketingFashion Industry Power Dynamics and LVMH Consolidation
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WHAT WENT WRONG

WHAT WENT WRONG · Apr 27, 2026

The Devil Wears Prada (with Jameela Jamil)

Rewrote screenplay from scratch in one month; made critical changes to character depth and tone

Film adaptation challenges: converting episodic memoir into three-act narrative structureGender representation in screenwriting and creative decision-makingFashion industry power dynamics and gatekeeping
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Unspooled

Unspooled · Apr 23, 2026

The Devil Wears Prada

Rewrote script to make Miranda Priestly funny and respectful rather than snarky and campy

Meryl Streep's performance technique and method acting approachMiranda Priestly character development and inspiration sourcesFashion industry workplace culture and power dynamics
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