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Karl-Anthony Towns shows up on screen in The Devil Wears Prada 2, but he skipped the movie’s New York premiere for a simple reason: duty to his team. The Knicks center had a playoff night commitment the same evening, and he told reporters he was invited but had to work.
Why the Knicks star missed the red carpet
The sequel opened in New York City on Apr. 20, 2026. That night, the New York Knicks were scheduled to play the Atlanta Hawks in the playoffs.
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When asked whether he felt left out of the glitzy premiere, Towns was candid. He said he had received an invite, then smiled and said, “I was [invited]…but I had work.” The Knicks lost that game.
What Towns’ cameo looks like in the film
On camera, Towns appears as himself during a weekend gathering at Miranda Priestly’s Hamptons home. The sequence blends celebrity cameos with the film’s fictional universe.
Notable faces in the scene
- Rory McIlroy
- Jon Batiste
- Karl-Anthony Towns as himself
Anne Hathaway’s character, Andy Sachs, reacts like a genuine fan. At one point she praises Towns, mentioning a recent series and celebrating New York pride. That line blurs the line between the actor’s real fandom and the story.
How Towns came to be in the sequel
Director David Frankel said Towns was chosen because he fit the world Miranda lives in: people who excel in their field.
Frankel noted that Towns had been a longtime admirer of the original film and was eager to be part of the new project. That enthusiasm made his cameo a natural addition to the film’s weekend set piece.
Behind the scenes and reactions
Producers sought recognizable figures who could plausibly populate Miranda’s social circle. The aim was to assemble a mix of athletes, musicians, and public figures who feel authentic in that setting.
- The cameo is brief but memorable.
- It ties real sports fandom into the movie’s fictional events.
- Towns’ absence from the premiere was explained by his playoff commitment.
