The reunion fans all have been waiting for is finally official: the “Romy and Michele” sequel, starring Oscar winner Mira Sorvino and Emmy winner Lisa Kudrow, is now in production.
The 1997 cult classic comedy “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” starred Sorvino and Kudrow as two unsuccessful 28-year-olds who invented fake careers to impress their former classmates at their 10-year high school reunion.
In the decades since, the actresses have fielded questions about a follow-up movie, until last year, when it was reported that they were in final talks to star in a sequel movie.
The feature is directed and produced by Tim Federle (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) and written by Robin Schiff, who created the characters and penned the original 1997 film.
The sequel is now officially underway, with the 20th Century Studios film to stream exclusively as a Hulu Original on Hulu.
The movie will be available via Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally.
In addition to Sorvino and Kurdrow, returning from the original movie are Janeane Garofalo (as Heather), Alan Cumming (Sandy Frink), Camryn Manheim (Toby), and Julia Campbell (Christie).
Joining the cast are Keegan-Michael Key (“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” “Only Murders in the Building”), Rob Huebel (“Five Star Weekend,” “Running Point”), Breckin Meyer (“Road Trip,” “Clueless”), Patrick Warburton (“Bee Movie”), and Nathan Lee Graham (“Mid-Century Modern,” “Theater Camp”).
The new characters’ roles are being kept under wraps.
Producer Laurence Mark returns for the sequel, as does executive producer Barry Kemp. Sorvino, Kudrow, and Schiff will also executive produce.
Kimberly McCullough serves as co-producer. Sarah Shepard is overseeing the project for 20th Century Studios.
The creative team includes director of photography Marco Fargnoli, production designer Hillary Gurtler, returning costume designer Mona May, and editor Brian Olds.
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