The actor played Nate, the boyfriend of Anne Hathaway's Andy, in the original 2006 film.
has excited fans of the original 2006 film, although one notable figure from the first movie will not be in the mix.is set to release theatrically May 1. A number of the original castmembers reprise their roles from the sequel, includingVince Vaughn, James Marsden Come to Blows in Time-Traveling Trailer for 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice' “We’re all fans of the movie, whether or not we were in it,” Grenier said.
“Obviously, it was a disappointment that I didn’t get the call to be in the sequel. But I also understand there was some backlash with Nate, the character, so that might have something to do with it.” When asked whether he really thinks that negative public perception of Nate was the reason why his character doesn’t return, Grenier responded with a laugh, “As opposed to what?” He then added, “Either way, it’s a disappointment, and either way, it leaves room for a beautiful spinoff in which Nate has his own film.”centered on aspiring journalist Andy navigating a coveted job as assistant to demanding fashion editor Miranda Priestly. Over the years, fans have taken to social media to criticize Nate for his apparent lack of support for his girlfriend as she deals with her job.“I didn’t see some of the subtleties and the nuance of this character and what it represented in the film until the wisdom of the masses came online and started to push against the character and throw him under the bus, and I got flak,” theThe actor added, “I might’ve been as immature as him at the time, so I personally couldn’t see his shortcomings. But after time to reflect and much deliberation, I’ve come to realize the truth in that perspective.”Katie KilkennyThe Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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