Karl-Anthony Towns stars in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' cameo in 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns landed a custom role in the sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada' while the Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Knicks big man joins film cast Karl-Anthony Towns stepped into a specially crafted part for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' joining the star-studded cast. He appeared in a scene set at Miranda Priestly’s Hampton residence, where Meryl Streep reprises her iconic role. The sequence features Towns meeting Anne Hathaway’s character, Andy Sachs, who acknowledges her admiration for the 7-footer and praises the Knicks’ season as reason to cheer for New York. Hathaway, a genuine Knicks enthusiast, found the experience unexpectedly personal, blending her fandom with her professional work. ## Hathaway’s Knicks pride on display Anne Hathaway opened up about her deep connection to the Knicks during an appearance on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.' She described herself as typically calm and composed but admitted to wearing a jersey in support of OG Anunoby when out in public. 'I'm very chill, loving and calm, but I'm also the type of fan that I considered wearing an OG [Anunoby] jersey out here today,' she shared with a laugh. Hathaway emphasized her desire to show visible support at games, aiming to exude confidence in the team’s success without coming across as overly critical or demanding. ## Celebrity cameos beyond Towns Russell Wilson’s spouse and singer Ciara made an appearance in a scene set at the Met Gala, while Kyle Kuzma’s partner Winnie Harlow appeared during a Milan Fashion Week sequence. 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' hit theaters one day after the Knicks secured their Eastern Conference semifinal spot with a commanding 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6. ## Knicks dominate Hawks behind Anunoby’s heroics Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in the lopsided win. OG Anunoby led New York in scoring with 29 points and seven rebounds, providing a timely offensive lift. The resounding victory capped off a sweep of the Hawks and sent the Knicks into the next round. Hathaway’s pre-game remarks seemed to fuel Anunoby’s performance, adding an extra layer of motivation heading into the contest.