Legendary actor Meryl Streep was very nearly not cast in a role which fans say is one of her best. Producers of the film had worried over Merry Streep 's casting and suggested the star known for films like Kramer vs. Kramer, The Deer Hunter, and Sophie's choice, had "never been funny".
Though she was nearly passed on for the role, Streep would end up securing her spot in the film and was later nominated for an Academy Award . Though she was the first choice for Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, the producers of the film suggested she would not fit the role. An interview with producer Wendy Finerman confirmed Streep was almost passed on as some thought the star did not have the comedic timing to win over audiences.
Finerman, speaking on the Hollywood Gold podcast, said: "Meryl, people thought we were crazy. I mean, I had people call me up and say, ‘Are you out of your mind? She’s never been funny a day in her life.' She has been funny and they were wrong, but this was clearly a different kind of world for her.
" Though Streep had stunned audiences prior to her appearance in The Devil Wears Prada, she only had a few comedy credits to her name. She went on to win a Golden Globe for her performance in the film while fans of the movie were left praising Streep's performance in one scene in particular. Fans of the film still maintain Streep deserved an Oscar win for her performance.
The award that year went to Helen Mirren for The Queen. One fan wrote: "One of the top p.
