Romy and Michele return as Disneys D23 fan event premieres highly anticipated sequel.

The highly anticipated sequel 'Romy and Michele 2' made its debut at Disney's D23 fan event, with star Lisa Kudrow and co-star Mira Sorvino bringing their signature Valley girl accents to the stage.

Disney Princesses

The dynamic duo appeared in matching white ensembles, revealing that fashion is still a key part of their lives, they own a boutique in Beverly Hills, and are now on the hunt for love.

'We're officially Disney princesses,' an in-character Kudrow quipped, as Sorvino added, 'I always knew we had princess energy.'

Sequel Details

The 1997 original, penned by Robin Schiff and directed by David Mirkin, saw Sorvino and Kudrow as Romy and Michele, two inseparable airheads who hit the road to attend their 10th high school reunion with a plan to lie about their successful careers to impress their classmates.

Schiff also wrote the sequel, which brings back some of the original stars along with some new additions. The cast includes Janeane Garofalo as Heather, Alan Cumming as Sandy Frink, Camryn Manheim as Toby and Julia Campbell as Christie, alongside Keegan-Michael Key, Rob Huebel, Brecken Meyer, Patrick Warburton and Nathan Lee Graham.

Streaming Exclusive

Unlike the first installment, which hit the big screen as a theatrical release, the sequel will stream exclusively as a Hulu Original on Hulu and Disney+. The highly anticipated film has been years in the making, with Kudrow confirming 'there's a really funny script, and things are kind of moving toward it' during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.

Cult Classic Revival

Romy & Michele was considered (barely) a modest success at the time of its release but has gone on to become a cult classic over the years. Fervor for a sequel heated up after Sorvino and Kudrow reunited to present at the SAG Awards in 2022, and now the follow-up has finally come to life.