Kudrow, Sorvino to Reprise Roles in Romy and Michele Sequel

Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are officially reprising their roles as the iconic best friends Romy and Michele for a sequel to the 1997 cult classic "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion." The announcement was made on August 15, 2026, at D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, where the stars appeared in costume to reveal the project, currently scheduled to stream on Hulu in 2027.

The sequel, titled "Romy and Michele 2," brings back much of the original ensemble cast. Joining Kudrow and Sorvino are Alan Cumming, Camryn Manheim, Janeane Garofalo, and Julia Campbell, all reprising their high school classmate roles from the first film. New additions to the cast include Keegan-Michael Key, Rob Huebel, Breckin Meyer, Patrick Warburton, Nathan Lee Graham, Anna Baryshnikov, and Sofia Wylie. Wendi McLendon-Covey was also recently announced for a role, with character details remaining under wraps.

Director Tim Federle is helming the new film from a screenplay by Robin Schiff, who wrote the original. Schiff, along with Laurence Mark and Barry Kemp, is also producing. Kudrow and Sorvino serve as executive producers, a role they have embraced after campaigning for years...