Frequently Asked Questions: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Filming Locations
Where was The Devil Wears Prada 2 filmed?
The film was shot primarily in New York City, with major scenes in Milan and on Lake Como in Italy. Several Long Island estates also served as stand-ins for character homes.
Where was the Runway Gala filmed?
The opening Runway Gala was shot on the steps of the American Museum of Natural History on New York's Upper West Side.
What is the Dior store in the movie?
It's the real Dior flagship at 57th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The production filmed there just days before the store officially opened.
Where is Miranda Priestly's Hamptons house?
Miranda's country home was filmed at a waterfront estate on Centre Island Road on Long Island, New York.
Was Villa Balbiano on Lake Como built for the film?
No, Villa Balbiano is a real historic villa on Lake Como that has appeared in several other films including Casino Royale. The production added a lawn and statue garden for filming, but the villa itself is a genuine property.
Where was the Milan fashion show filmed?
The Runway fashion show was filmed at the Accademia di Brera, a fine arts school in Milan. The runway itself was constructed by a professional fashion show crew in just five days.
Was the Last Supper scene filmed at the real location?
No. Filming inside the museum that houses Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper isn't permitted, so the production had painters come from Rome to recreate it by hand at three-quarter scale on a soundstage.
Where is The Long Island Bar?
The Long Island Bar is a real cocktail bar and restaurant in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.
