Romy & Michele Sequel Confirmed
Romy and Michele 2 Confirmed with Original Stars for Hulu/Disney+ Release
Key Points
The sequel will explicitly pair Romy with a love interest played by Rob Huebel and Michele with a love interest played by Keegan-Michael Key, signaling clear new romantic plotlines for both leads.
In addition to returning cast, Mona May is returning as the costume designer, and the film will add new ensemble members including Wendi McLendon-Covey, Patrick Warburton, Breckin Meyer, Anna Baryshnikov, and Sofia Wylie.
Robin Schiff is returning to write the script for Romy and Michele 2, with Tim Federle directing the project.
The production is led by 20th Century Studios and will be released as a Hulu Original in the U.S., with an international release on Disney+, reflecting a streaming-forward rollout.
The title Romy and Michele 2 was officially revealed at D23, including a stage/visual cue with the chairs reading 'Romy and Michele 2,' confirming the formal sequel title.
Nearly 30 years after the original film became a cult classic, Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are officially bringing back Romy and Michele. The duo confirmed the sequel at D23, Disney's fan showcase, with chairs on stage literally reading "Romy and Michele 2" — making the title official Daily Mail.
The film will stream as a Hulu Original in the U.S. and land on Disney+ internationally. Production has already begun in Los Angeles, with the full original cast and a wave of new stars joining the project Daily Mail.
Romy and Michele Return for a Classmate's Wedding
The plot picks up where the original left off. Romy and Michele attend a classmate's wedding, which pushes them to think about love and where their lives are headed Mahoning Matters. Kudrow teased that the sequel will bring more joy than the first film. The pair are still running their fashion boutique together.
Robin Schiff, who wrote the 1997 original, is back to pen the script. Tim Federle is directing. The film is produced by 20th Century Studios, signaling a major studio push despite the streaming release News Observer.
Original Cast Returns Alongside Fresh Faces
Janeane Garofalo, Alan Cumming, Camryn Manheim, and Julia Campbell are all coming back Tri-City Herald. The returning roster keeps the original's core intact. Even costume designer Mona May is back, meaning the film's signature bold fashion will get a modern update.
New additions include Keegan-Michael Key, Rob Huebel, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Patrick Warburton, Breckin Meyer, Anna Baryshnikov, and Sofia Wylie Daily Mail. Key plays Michele's love interest and Huebel plays Romy's, giving both leads clear new romantic storylines for the sequel.
From Cult Classic to Hulu: A Streaming-Forward Rollout
The original "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" hit theaters in 1997 and built its following over decades of home video and cable airings. This time, Disney is skipping a wide theatrical run. The film goes straight to Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ abroad Mahoning Matters.
That rollout mirrors how Disney has handled other legacy sequel projects in recent years. By placing it on Hulu, the studio gives the film a built-in audience of subscribers who already know and love the franchise News Observer.
Fans Buzz Over the Modernized Look and Signature Humor
Social media lit up after the D23 reveal. Fans zeroed in on what a modern wardrobe designed by Mona May might look like. Her original costumes — neon, sparkly, and unforgettable — defined the first film's visual identity Daily Mail.
Kudrow and Sorvino slipped back into character on stage at D23, drawing laughs from the crowd. Kudrow hinted the new film leans into joy and fun. With a stacked cast and the original creative team in place, expectations are high for the sequel to match the original's charm Tri-City Herald.
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