Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are reuniting for the long-awaited sequel to the cult favorite "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion." The Mira Sorvino And Lisa Kudrow Reunite As Romy And Michele For Sequel To Cult Classic first appeared on The Blast

Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are set for another reunion, this time for the sequel to the 1997 cult comedy movie “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,” in which the two actresses played the titular characters.

Fans have been waiting for years for an official announcement about the sequel, and now, it has been confirmed that Kudrow and Sorvino, along with returning cast members and new additions, are currently in production.

The ‘Romy And Michele’ Sequel Is Confirmed

Fans of the cult favorite, “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,” have been eagerly awaiting news of a sequel. Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino have been open about their interest in reprising their roles over the years, but neither has explicitly confirmed the project.

On June 8, 20th Century Studios took to social media to confirm that the sequel is, indeed, happening. A photo of two blonde women, presumably Kudrow and Sorvino, sitting in chairs with the text “Romy and Michele 2” was posted, much to fans’ delight.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the sequel will be directed by Tim Federle, and returning stars include Janeane Garofalo, Alan Cumming, Julia Campbell, and Camryn Manheim. They will be joined by newcomers Breckin Meyer, Patrick Warburton, Keegan-Michael Key, Rob Huebel, and Nathan Lee Graham.

The Movie Became A Cult Classic

“Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” follows best friends Romy (Sorvino) and Michele (Kudrow), who return to their hometown for their 10-year high school reunion, determined to reinvent themselves and impress their former classmates.

The movie was released in April 1997 and was a modest success, earning about $30 million on a $20 million budget. Despite not being a major theatrical hit, the film has amassed a strong cult following due to home video and cable reruns since its release.

It also features some of the most iconic scenes, including Romy and Michele’s interpretive dance with Sandy Fink (Cumming) to the tune of Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time.” Another memorable scene features Clarence the Cowboy, played by a then-unknown Justin Theroux, a chain-smoking cowboy who stays mostly silent throughout the film before delivering a hilarious line at the reunion.

Details about the sequel’s plot remain tightly under wraps, and little is currently known about the direction the film will take.

Lisa Kudrow And Mira Sorvino Appeared As Their Characters At The SAG Awards

In 2022, Sorvino and Kudrow attended the SAG Awards to present the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series award, and they were decked out in pink-and-blue power suits, reminiscent of their characters.

“Do you think this is the cutest anyone has ever looked at an awards show?” Kudrow asked her former co-star, to which Sorvino replied, “Oh, totally.”

The unexpected reunion lit up fans of the movie on social media, and while rumors of a sequel had been circulating long before, their joint appearance and the nod to their characters gave fans hope that another “Romy and Michele” movie was in the works.

Lisa Kudrow Said The Sequel’s Script Made Her Laugh

In 2024, Kudrow told ComicBook that she had read the script for the sequel but didn’t share other details about the project. “I actually have read a script, but we’ll see — nothing’s decided,” Kudrow said, adding that she hoped the sequel would proceed and that she liked the script.

In March, Collider asked the “Friends” alum about “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,” and while the actress seemed hesitant to divulge details, as there was still no confirmation about the movie getting done, she said, “It’s looking good… I’ve read a script. I laughed out loud, like five or six times, which is huge, or more than that even.”

Robin Schiff, known as the writer for “Emily in Paris” and “Grosse Pointe,” wrote the screenplay for the first “Romy and Michele” movie and the sequel.

The Movie Stemmed From Minor Characters In A Play

In an appearance on Drew Barrymore’s talk show in January 2025, Kudrow discussed the origins of the cult comedy, revealing that Romy and Michele were actually minor characters in the 1988 play “Ladies’ Room,” written by Schiff.

Kudrow auditioned for the role of “Airhead No. 2,” which became Michelle, and Christie Mellor portrayed Romy. “We were these minor characters. We were on stage a total of seven minutes, in and out, for the whole play,” Kudrow told Barrymore. Later, the characters were developed for a TV pilot that didn’t take off. With tweaks to the script, it was greenlit as a movie.

The “Romy and Michele” sequel will go straight to streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ and is expected to be released sometime in 2027.

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