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Meryl Streep Criticizes Marvel Formula for Boring Good Versus Evil Narratives

May 2, 2026
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Meryl Streep Criticizes Marvel Formula for Boring Good Versus Evil Narratives

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During a recent interview with Hits Radio, Meryl Streep criticized modern cinema for adhering to simplistic "good versus evil" tropes similar to Marvel films. She expressed a preference for the messier, more realistic approach found in her upcoming sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, which features flawed heroes and complex villains. Streep noted that these nuanced character dynamics make the story more entertaining than traditional binary storytelling.

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