Anne Hathaway says ‘Devil Wears Prada’ was ‘the easiest yes in the world’

American actor Anne Hathaway is known for her many roles on the silver screens, including her iconic portrayal in Devil Wears Prada. 

However, what many of her fans may be unaware of is how the Princess Diaries actor was not the first choice for the role of the overworked assistant Andy Sachs.

This revelation was made by the director of the film, David Frankel who said that before Hathaway was roped in, the studio had wanted to cast Rachel McAdams for the role who turned it down thrice.

Speaking during Entertainment Weekly's 15-year cast reunion, Frankel said: “The studio was very determined to have Rachel star in that movie. And she was very determined not to do it.”

That’s not all. Hathaway wasn’t even the second choice after the Notebook star turned it down. She revealed during an episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race in February, that she was the ninth choice to play the role.

“It spoke to me. It made me feel. It was about a subject that I take very seriously, but in such a wonderfully joyful and lighthearted way,” she said about her role.

Before Hathaway, bigger names like Kirsten Dunst, Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Kate Hudson were discussed for the part.

“I just kind of knew that it was the place to be, so I very patiently waited until it was my turn, and I got the call. It was the easiest yes in the world,” said Hathaway during the reunion.