Romy and Michele Sequel Gets an Update From Mira Sorvino

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As a die-hard fan of the hilarious duo Romy and Michele, I can barely contain my excitement! The news about the upcoming sequel to their iconic high school reunion has me buzzing like a bee on a sugar rush! Growing up, these quirky characters were more than just a pair of lovable misfits; they were my friends, my confidantes, my fellow dreamers.

Mira Sorvino, who won an Oscar, shared some encouraging news about the progress of the Romy and Michele sequel to the 1997 beloved comedy Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. Sorvino along with her co-star Lisa Kudrow are expected to reappear as their iconic characters in this upcoming project, though the studio has yet to officially give the go-ahead for production.

The hilarious film titled “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” was skillfully directed by David Mirkin, who also wrote the screenplay for it. Notable actors like Janeane Garofalo as Heather Mooney, Alan Cumming as Sandy Frink, Julia Campbell as Christie Masters, Camryn Manheim as Toby Walters, and Justin Theroux as Clarence the Cowboy were part of the star-studded cast. With 65 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, it has garnered a Certified Fresh rating of 75%.

What did Mira Sorvino say about the Romy and Michele sequel?

In a recent conversation, Sorvino has revealed that the Romy and Michele sequel is almost ready for production, as both her and Kudrow’s contracts have been finalized, along with the appointment of an unidentified director for the project. If all goes well, filming could begin next year.

According to Sorvino (through People), they have closed the deal not only for him but also for Lisa Kudrow in their executive producer roles. Robin Schiff, the original screenwriter, has penned several humorous drafts of a script that meets the expectations of all fans.

She went on to say, “They’re making adjustments back and forth, fine-tuning details here and there, and there are whispers of a potential release in the second quarter of next year. However, it hasn’t been formally approved yet, so I can’t confirm that it has been officially approved.

Furthermore, Sorvino disclosed that Kudrow and herself are not the sole members anticipated to reappear in the sequel; they’re actually trying to reunite the entire principal cast from the original production.

She mentioned, “Nearly every significant character from the original will return, assuming they agree to the terms and accept the offers. Right now, everyone who was part of it is involved.

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2024-11-30 02:10