He's an Oscar-nominated actor who has acted alongside Meryl Streep, Michael Keaton and Jennifer Lawrence, but Stanley Tucci says he couldn't get work after The Devil Wears Prada.
Despite his impressive resume, which includes BAFTA, Grammy and Tony nominations, the Spotlight actor unexpectedly ran into trouble in Hollywood.
The 63-year-old said: “After The Devil Wears Prada I couldn't get a job, I don't really understand it, but that's how it was.”
“So I went and did things I didn't want to do, but I did them.”
In the 2006 film, Meryl Streep played Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of a high-end fashion magazine, with Doocy as her creative director, Nigel.
Despite his impressive resume, which includes BAFTA, Grammy and Tony nominations, Stanley Tucci unexpectedly found himself struggling in Hollywood.
The 63-year-old said: 'After The Devil Wears Prada I couldn't get a job, I didn't quite understand it, but that's how it was (pictured with co-star Merle Streep)
The 2006 film starred Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine, with Doocy as her creative director, Nigel (pictured with Anne Hathaway).
The film was a huge success, grossing over £250 million worldwide and winning two Oscars.
Its enduring popularity has fueled speculation about a possible sequel, especially after original cast members Streep, Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway reunited at the Oscars.
Although it has yet to be officially announced, Tucci has confirmed that he will star in the long-awaited sequel.
When asked about the possibility of reprising his role, the father of five said: “I can't answer that. No one will ever answer that… I think they want it to happen, I imagine.
“But I can't really talk about it because it might not happen.”
In addition to acting, the Hunger Games star has ventured into the culinary world with his TV series Quest and the upcoming Ducci in Italy, establishing himself as a commentator and food enthusiast.
He told Vanity Fair: “It's very strange going to restaurants now – it's been that way for a while because I've been involved in the food world to a certain extent.”
“But now when I walk into your restaurant, people are excited and scared at the same time.”
After appearing in The Devil Prada, Stanley went on to star in films such as the animated film Space Chimps.
Although it has yet to be officially announced, Tucci has confirmed that he will star in the long-awaited sequel.
The film's enduring popularity has fueled speculation about a possible sequel, especially after original cast members Streep, Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway reunited at the Oscars.
In September 2021, Ducey was diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer three years earlier.
After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for a tumor found at the base of his tongue, he remains optimistic about his recovery, although he admits to continuing to restrict his diet.
He said: 'Because I was sick six years ago… I stopped working for a while and then little by little I came back.'
But I had to start doing things. I had to work because I needed money. I started working very early.
“I didn't really have the energy to do it after the treatments, but you have to do it and eventually you come back up.”
Ducey also shared his thoughts on the current state of television, particularly the proliferation of true crime shows.
'Many series are about serial killers. “We are obsessed with serial killers,” he said.
'How many are there? I didn't know there were so many. Then you think, 'Oh, they're all serial killers?'
Now the prominent actor has found more flexibility when choosing roles and it allows him to prioritize time with his family.
In addition to acting, the Hunger Games star has ventured into the culinary world with his TV series Searching for Italy and the upcoming Doozie in Italy, establishing himself as a commentator and food enthusiast. (Image: cover of the book What I ate in a year)
'Is half the world a serial killer?' They don't. Telling the same damn story over and over again makes you sick in no time.”
Now the breakout actor has found more flexibility when it comes to choosing roles, allowing him to prioritize time with his family.
“I'm lucky now, if I look at a script and say, 'Okay, can you schedule me in a block, do all these scenes in a week and I can fly home, and then I come back and we'll do it?'” A second week?
'I can't go, well, we're going to be here three months, and then we need you, and then we don't need you.
'I can't do that anymore. I'll never do that again. There are many more things and I don't want to be away from my family for a long time…. I can choose now.
