Meryl Streep Says ‘We Tend to Marvel-ize the Movies Now’ and ‘It’s So Boring’

Variety5/1/2026 – 5/2/2026

Summary

Meryl Streep has commented on modern filmmaking, stating that the prevalence of superhero storytelling has resulted in a lack of nuanced character development in the industry. She noted that, as expressed by Miranda Priestly in the “Devil Wears Prada” sequel, there is a shortage of “visionaries” compared to “vendors.”

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes

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Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity

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