"I’m Free if They Call": Adrian Grenier Addresses Nate's Absence from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in New Starbucks Campaign

Adrian Grenier addresses his "Devil Wears Prada 2" snub in a new Starbucks Energy Refreshers ad. See why he’s leaving Nate in 2006 and his hopes for a spinoff.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 7, 2026, 10:25 AM EDT

Source: People

The Meta-Ad: Leaving Nate in 2006

In the vibrant new commercial released April 7, 2026, the 49-year-old actor directly references the headlines regarding his absence from the sequel. "I wasn't asked to be part of a certain sequel," Grenier says, maintaining an upbeat tone. The ad features him holding a Mango Strawberry Energy Refresher while offering a "toast to Nate."

Grenier leans into the long-standing internet discourse surrounding his character, Andy Sachs' chef boyfriend, who has been retroactively criticized by fans for being unsupportive of Andy's career.

The "Sandwich" Reference: Grenier quips that Nate "made a mean sandwich" and "loved his girlfriend, to a point," before ultimately concluding, "Let’s leave Nate in 2006."

The Final Hook: As the ad closes with the Devil Wears Prada 2 logo, Grenier adds a witty postscript: "I mean, if they call, I’m free."

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