Romy and Michele Sequel in Production, Set to Stream on Hulu
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A sequel to the 1997 cult classic film “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” is now in production, with Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow reprising their lead roles. The new movie is being directed by Tim Federle and written by Robin Schiff, who also wrote the original film. The 20th Century Studios project will stream exclusively as a Hulu Original in the United States and will be available on Disney+ internationally. Several original cast members are returning alongside a group of new actors whose roles have not been disclosed. Production began in Los Angeles, with the creative team including several veterans from the first film.
What’s verified
Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow star in the sequel, reprising their roles as Romy and Michele.
The film is directed and produced by Tim Federle and written by Robin Schiff.
The sequel will stream as a Hulu Original in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally.
Returning original cast members include Janeane Garofalo, Alan Cumming, Camryn Manheim, and Julia Campbell.
New cast members joining the film are Keegan-Michael Key, Rob Huebel, Breckin Meyer, Patrick Warburton, and Nathan Lee Graham.
Producer Laurence Mark and executive producer Barry Kemp return from the original.
Sorvino, Kudrow, and Schiff also serve as executive producers.
The creative team includes director of photography Marco Fargnoli, production designer Hillary Gurtler, costume designer Mona May, and editor Brian Olds.
Sarah Shepard is overseeing the project for 20th Century Studios.
Production is underway in Los Angeles.
Not yet confirmed
The plot of the sequel and the specific roles of the new cast members have not been revealed.
One source notes that the original film earned $29 million at the box office and that fan calls for a sequel intensified after Sorvino and Kudrow reunited at the SAG Awards in 2022.
That same source reports that final talks for the sequel were announced in January 2025.
Key figures
Mira Sorvino (actor)
Lisa Kudrow (actor)
Tim Federle (director, producer)
Robin Schiff (writer, executive producer)
Janeane Garofalo (actor)
Alan Cumming (actor)
Camryn Manheim (actor)
Julia Campbell (actor)
Keegan-Michael Key (actor)
Rob Huebel (actor)
Breckin Meyer (actor)
Patrick Warburton (actor)
Nathan Lee Graham (actor)
Laurence Mark (producer)
Barry Kemp (executive producer)
Kimberly McCullough (co-producer)
Marco Fargnoli (director of photography)
Hillary Gurtler (production designer)
Mona May (costume designer)
Brian Olds (editor)
Sarah Shepard (20th Century Studios executive)
Sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
