Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are in final negotiations to reprise their iconic roles in a sequel to the 1997 cult classicRomy and Michele’s High School Reunion. The original film followed two quirky best friends, Romy (Sorvino) andMichele (Kudrow), who lie about their careers to impress their classmates at their ten-year high school reunion, leading to hilarious and heartfelt moments of self-discovery. Over the years, the movie has gained a devoted following, celebrated for its humor, fashion, and an unforgettable dance sequence to Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time.”
According toThe Hollywood Reporter,Kudrow and Sorvino are poised to continue their buddy-comedy journey with aRomy and Michele’s High School Reunionsequel. The actors will also serve as executive producers on the project, which will be directed by Tim Federle (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series). Original screenwriter Robin Schiff, and showrunner of Netflix’s hitEmily in Paris, has returned to pen the sequel, with veteran producer Laurence Mark also on board.
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The return of Kudrow and Sorvino, along with original screenwriter Robin Schiff, suggests thatthe sequel will aim to capture the charm and humor that made the original film a beloved classic. Also known for his award-nominated work onFerdinand, Federle’s involvement could bring a fresh, contemporary feel toRomy and Michele’sworld while staying true to its offbeat and heartfelt spirit—and hopefully including another iconic dance sequence with Alan Cumming, though his return is not confirmed just yet.
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This isn’t the first attempt to revisitRomy and Michele’s High SchoolReunion—the 2005 prequel seriesRomy and Michele: In the Beginningattempted to tell the duo’s origin story as they take on Los Angeles, but without Kudrow and Sorvino, it failed to connect with its devoted cult following in the same way. By bringing back the original stars and creative team,Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion 2has the opportunity to deliver a sequel that feels like a true continuation ofthe ’90s classicrather than a spinoff.
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A trueRomy and Michelesequel with Kudrow and Sorvino back in action is a cult-classic recipe for follow-up success. The original film was a perfect mix of absurd comedy, heartfelt friendship, and iconic fashion, and with the original creative team returning, the Schiff and Federle sequel has the best shot at recapturing that magic. If done right,Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion 2could be a nostalgic yet fresh celebration of this quirky, lovable duo and their enduring friendship.
