Sorvino Confirms Romy & Michele Sequel Filming Has
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- Mira Sorvino posted an Instagram video from the first day of shooting the "Romy and Michele" sequel, declaring "'one day' has become day one" after 30 years since the 1997 original
- Tim Federle directs from a script by Robin Schiff, who also wrote the original film, with production confirmed earlier this month by 20th Century Studios
- Lisa Kudrow reprises her role as Michele opposite Sorvino's Romy, while Alan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim, and Julia Campbell are set to return from the original cast
- Keegan-Michael Key, Rob Huebel, Breckin Meyer, Patrick Warburton, and Nathan Lee Graham join the ensemble in new roles
- The film will stream as a Hulu Original, with Laurence Mark returning as producer, Barry Kemp as executive producer, and original costume designer Mona May back on the creative team
Why it matters: After a 30-year wait, the cult 1997 comedy finally gets a sequel with its original writer and most of its cast back — but 20th Century Studios is routing it to Hulu rather than theaters, betting that a dedicated fanbase will drive streaming views where a theatrical release would have meant a box-office gamble.
