Conrad Ricamora's scene in "The Devil Wears Prada 2" ended up on the cutting room floor, but the actor isn't dwelling on it. Set photos show him and Anne Hathaway joking around between takes, the kind of behind-the-scenes camaraderie that suggests no hard feelings about losing his roommate role in the sequel.
The film has stuffed itself with cameos from fashion and media figures, apparently at the expense of some supporting characters. Ricamora, recognized for his work on "How to Get Away With Murder," the indie comedy "Fire Island," and his Tony-nominated Broadway performance in "Oh, Mary!," didn't make the final cut.
It's a minor casualty in what appears to be a crowded movie. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is leaning heavily on celebrity appearances rather than fleshing out its ensemble cast. The sequel reunites Hathaway with Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt, all returning to the world of haute couture and runway drama that made the original a cultural touchstone.
Ricamora's case is familiar to anyone who's watched a sequel bloated with A-list walk-ons. Sometimes the better story happens off-camera.