Elton John to write The Devil Wears Prada musical
British musician Elton John has been tapped to write the songs for a devilish upcoming musical, The Devil Wears Prada.
Producer Kevin McCollum said Thursday that John will supply the music for a stage adaptation and playwright Paul Rudnick will write the story.
John voiced his excitement for the project in a statement.
"I'm a huge fan of both the book and the feature film, and a huge aficionado of the fashion world. I can't wait to sink my musical teeth into this hunk of popular culture."
Both artists have an impressive musical resume under their belts. John has written scores for international smash hit The Lion King, the Tony-winner Billy Elliot and Disney's Aida.
Rudnick has written plays Jeffrey and I Hate Hamlet, as well as screenplays Addams Family Values and In & Out, and is a regular contributor to The New Yorker.
The Devil Wears Prada began as a best-selling novel by Lauren Weisberger, inspired by the author's own experiences working as an assistant for Vogue magazine editor Anna Wintour.
It was adapted into a hit film starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt.
Released more than 10 years ago, the film made over $326 million worldwide.
The story follows Andy Sachs, a bright but naive aspiring journalist who has no idea what she has gotten herself into when she takes a job as the assistant of the legendary and highly demanding editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, Miranda Priestly. She is thrust into the cutthroat and glamorous world of high fashion, and somehow despite all odds manages to succeed.
The new musical will be produced by McCollum, Fox Stage Productions and Rocket Entertainment.
It's part of a big new push by movie studios to adapt films for the stage, including Mrs Doubtfire.
The casting and production timeline is yet to be announced.
Would you be keen to see a musical based on The Devil Wears Prada?
Written by Mark Kennedy. First appeared on Stuff.co.nz.
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