Simone Ashley beams with Stanley Tucci and Meryl Streep as they arrive on set of Devil Wears Prada 2 before filming in NYC

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Simone Ashley looked happier than ever as she joined Stanley Tucci and Meryl Streep on set of Devil Wears Prada 2 for filming in NYC.
The actress, 30, best known for stealing hearts as Kate Sharma in Netflix 's Bridgerton, has officially joined the cast of the much-anticipated sequel, though details about her character are still tightly under wraps.
On Friday, Simone was spotted running lines alongside her legendary co-stars at the Museum of Natural History.
The trio were seen sharing laughs as they explored the set, offering fans an exciting glimpse into what's shaping up to be a star-studded movie.
Simone embraced casual city chic in a bold red crop top emblazoned with the phrase 'Stressed but well dressed'.
She paired it with black jorts and chunky white trainers.
Meryl, returning as the formidable Miranda Priestly, looked every bit the fashion icon in a beige trench layered over a black-and-white checkered blouse.
While Stanley, reprising his role as the ever-stylish Nigel, kept things sharp in a tailored navy suit and white polo shirt.
As the night approached, the cast switched into their evening attire for filming what appeared to be a glamorous gala scene.
Simone turned heads in a show-stopping black gown with dramatic detailing that hinted her character may have serious fashion credentials of her own.
Meryl brought full-on drama in a sweeping red gown, while Stanley looked effortlessly dapper in a classic black tux.
David Frankel - who directed the first 2006 movie - is returning as director on the sequel as well.
Aside from Anne Hathaway and Meryl, other stars that are reprising their roles in the second movie include Emily Blunt and Stanley.
Simone Lucy Liu, Pauline Chalamet, Kenneth Branagh, Tracie Thomas, B.J. Novak and Justin Theroux are other cast members in the project.
Meryl brought full-on drama in a sweeping red gown, while Stanley looked effortlessly dapper in a classic black tux
At one stage Meryl was seen taking a tumble on the steps
The premise: 'Follows Miranda Priestly's struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media while Miranda nears retirement,' per IMDB.
By the time the sequel hits theaters next year in May 2026, it would be 20 years after the first movie was released.
The Devil Wears Prada was a critical success and raked in $326.7 million in the box office on a budget of around $35-$41 million.
It also garnered two Oscar nominations, such as Best Actress for Meryl Streep. Other nods included five BAFTAs and three Golden Globes - with Streep winning for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
During an interview with WWD, Anne - who is also set to star in The Princess Diaries 3 - opened up about reprising previous roles.
'I was so beautifully cared for on both of those films,' she recalled, while adding that she had been young when making both The Devil Wears Prada and The Princess Diaries.
'I was so guided and looked after and cared for by the communities that made both of those films in particular, each of their directors, Garry Marshall and David Frankel.'
She added: 'I'm so excited that now I can do that for other people, that now I have the knowledge and the experience and the confidence to take care of other people on sets in which I'm looked at as a leader.'