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Romy & Michele 2 Adds Wendi McLendon-Covey to Cast
8/15/2026, 1:02:26 AM
New Cast Announcement for the Sequel
Deadline reports that 20th Century Studios has confirmed Wendi McLendon-Covey, known for the NBC series *St. Denis Medical*, will join the upcoming sequel to the 1997 cult comedy *Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion*. The role’s specifics and the film’s plot remain undisclosed.
Production Details and Timeline
Principal photography began in Los Angeles earlier this year, following the original film’s 1997 release by Disney’s Buena Vista. Tim Federle is directing from a screenplay by Robin Schiff, the writer of the 1997 movie. Production is overseen by Sarah Shepard for 20th Century Studios, with Laurence Mark, Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow and Robin Schiff serving as executive producers. Kimberly McCullough is listed as a co-producer.
Cast and Crew Overview
Returning leads Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino will reprise their roles as the titular friends. The announced supporting ensemble includes Alan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim, Julia Campbell, Keegan-Michael Key, Rob Huebel, Breckin Meyer, Patrick Warburton, Nathan Lee Graham, Anna Baryshnikov and Sofia Wylie. The production also notes that McLendon-Covey currently stars in *St. Denis Medical*, which returns for its third season on November 2.
Distribution and Release Plans
The sequel is slated to stream in the United States as a Hulu Original. No release date has been announced, but the involvement of Hulu suggests a direct-to-stream launch rather than a theatrical rollout.
