Two decades after the release of the iconic 2006 comedy-drama *The Devil Wears Prada*, the long-awaited sequel has finally hit cinema screens worldwide, bringing back every fan-favorite member of the original cast for a new chapter of high-fashion drama. While the return of Meryl Streep’s sharp-witted, iconic editor Miranda Priestly has dominated early conversation, another element of the new release has quickly captured public attention: its all-female curated soundtrack, which pairs established A-list superstars with breakout emerging talent.
Among the rising artists featured on the album is 20-something American singer Izzy Escobar, who marks her first major movie soundtrack placement with original track *Evergreen Avenue*, created specifically for the sequel. For Escobar, the opportunity to contribute to the follow-up to one of her all-time favorite films still feels surreal.
“I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. This is my first time ever having a song in a major film, and it’s for *Devil Wears Prada*? Dreams really do come true,” Escobar shared in an exclusive interview with BBC Newsbeat. She described seeing her name credited alongside global superstars like Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean as a “pinch me” moment that feels like validation for her years of hard work, adding: “It’s such a clear sign I should just keep persevering.”
The collaboration came about after *Devil Wears Prada 2* director David Frankel discovered Escobar’s 2025 breakout single *Sunny in London*, and reached out directly to invite her to join the soundtrack project. “He really loved the sonic palette of that song and wanted me to write something that was in a similar vein,” Escobar explained. Though this marked her first foray into film composition, she says the creative process aligned closely with her usual writing style.
As a self-described visual storyteller, Escobar builds her tracks around vivid mental narratives: “I close my eyes when I sit down at my keyboard and make up a movie in my own mind, anyway.” To craft *Evergreen Avenue*, she did a deep dive into the established world of the *Devil Wears Prada* franchise, brainstorming concepts that would honor the original story while weaving in her distinct artistic voice.
Escobar stayed tight-lipped to avoid plot spoilers, only sharing that her track appears during an emotional sequence late in the runtime of the sequel. “I don’t want to give too much away, but I’m on the radio in Anne Hathaway’s character’s house, which is pretty cool,” she teased. The singer got her first chance to see the track paired with the finished film at the sequel’s New York world premiere earlier this year, an experience she calls unforgettable.
“To finally see it visualised on-screen with some of my favourite artists in the room, it was the best feeling in the world,” she said.
For Escobar, the *Devil Wears Prada* franchise holds deep personal meaning, dating back to her childhood. Growing up, she explored self-expression through both music and fashion, and the original 2006 film resonated deeply with her. “When I saw it, I just remember thinking, ‘oh my gosh, this is another way of expressing yourself, just like music’”, she recalled.
She also highlighted the ongoing interconnected relationship between the music and fashion industries, pointing to recent high-profile examples like Lady Gaga and Doechii’s collaborative track *Runway*. “I love the video that they did, incorporating all different types of fashion to let people express themselves, while singing a song that highlights feeling confident and empowered,” she said.
As for what audiences can expect from the full *Devil Wears Prada 2* soundtrack, Escobar promises a dynamic, uplifting listening experience: “It’s going to make you dance and leave you feeling very, very empowered, inspired and excited.”
*The Devil Wears Prada 2* arrives in United Kingdom cinemas this Friday.