Photo: Justin Theroux heaps praise for ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ star Meryl Streep

Justin Theroux has shared rare insight into what it was like working alongside Hollywood legend Meryl Streep.

Speaking with PEOPLE Magazine at the season two premiere of Fallout, the 54-year-old actor reflected on his experience filming The Devil Wears Prada 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 fashion classic.

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Set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, the sequel has already generated significant buzz.

“Everybody wants this,” he said of the long-awaited follow-up.

Joking about his own nerves on set, Theroux quipped, “Oh my God. I think she was nervous to work with me, but I tried to…” before quickly clarifying, “No, she was fabulous.”

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The actor went on to explain that any initial jitters quickly faded once filming began, noting how effortlessly Streep sets the tone on set. 

According to Theroux, her reputation as one of the industry’s finest performers is immediately evident in person.

“It goes without saying she’s a professional, but after a few minutes of nerves, you immediately realize, ‘Oh, she’s just a really quality actress that I’m getting to work with,'” he continued. 

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“That was really thrilling,” he remarked in conclusion.