Who should replace Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in The Devil Wears Prada this autumn?

Posted on 31 Jul 2026

and

have confirmed that they’ll be leaving

The Devil Wears Prada

this autumn, leaving two pairs of impossibly stylish shoes to fill.

will deliver her final performance as Miranda Priestly on 19 September 2026, with

following as Nigel on 17 October.

We asked our followers on Facebook, Instagram and Reddit to dream cast their replacements, but before the suggestions began, there was an enormous outpouring of love for the departing stars. Many fans simply refused to contemplate the musical without them, declaring **Williams** and **Henry** the forever “Queen and King of Runway” and praising the current cast as perfect. (We'll be sure to pass those messages on to Miranda. We're certain she'll be... deeply moved.)

When it came to possible replacements, **Hannah Waddingham** and **Mazz Murray** dominated the conversation. Before becoming an Emmy-winning star of *Ted Lasso*, **Waddingham** built an acclaimed musical theatre career in productions including *Spamalot*, *Into the Woods*, *The Wizard of Oz* and *Kiss Me, Kate*. **Murray**, meanwhile, became a massive fa-famoured when spent six years leading the West End cast of *MAMMA MIA!* as Donna Sheridan. Fans imagined **Hannah Waddingham** opposite several potential Nigels, including her *Ted Lasso* co-star **Jason Sudeikis** and West End performers **Jamie Muscato** and **Tosh Wanogho-Maud**. Current Miranda alternate **Debbie Kurup** also received considerable support, with several fans calling for her to take over permanently. Other Miranda suggestions included **Christine Baranski**, **Imelda Staunton**, **Emma Thompson**, **Alex Kingston**, **Sharon D Clarke**, **Sheryl Lee Ralph**, **Elaine Paige**, **Ruthie Henshall**, **Golda Rosheuvel**, **Tracie Bennett**, **Rachel Tucker**, **Lea Salonga**, **Victoria Hamilton-Barritt**, **Claire Sweeney**, **Patti LuPone**, **Michelle Visage**, **Jane McDonald** and **Willemijn Verkaik**. Suggested Nigels included **Giles Terera**, **Gavin Lee**, **Victor Garber**, **Charlie Stemp**, **Conrad Ricamora**, **John Barrowman** and **Mark Seibert**. Some fans returned to the original film, nominating **Meryl Streep** and **Stanley Tucci**, while others put forward some inspired alternatives, including drag favourites **Trixie Mattel** and **Katya**, and musical theatre cosplayer **Lady Fabala**. Who would make your dream Miranda and Nigel? *[The Devil Wears Prada](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-devil-wears-prada-tickets)* is playing at the [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/dominion-theatre-london) and recently extended to 6 February 2027. Book your tickets today