Devil Wears Prada 2 teaser ignites backlash over perceived Asian stereotype

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A 38-second teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2 sparked online controversy over accusations of an outdated Asian stereotype, including a “nerdy bookworm” portrayal and a name deemed close to a racist slur, triggering broader discussions about representation ahead of the film’s release.
- Backlash against ‘blatant’ Asian stereotype in The Devil Wears Prada 2 The Guardian
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer faces ‘racism’ backlash in China The Independent
- Will 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' face backlash with Chinese viewers over racism claims? The Korea Times
- Asian-Americans Are Calling For Boycott Of ‘Devil Wears Prada’ After “Racist” Teaser Released AOL.com
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 slammed for offending China with nerdy ‘Chin Chou’ role South China Morning Post
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