"Almost every single character from the original that was important is coming back," Sorvino tells PEOPLE of the sequel's script, pending actor deals

Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion star Mira Sorvino opened up about the status of a possible sequel. Sorvino, who starred alongside Lisa Kudrow in the hit 1997 comedy, said that the original cast is all set to return.

In a new interview, Mira Sorvino says a follow-up to the 1997 hit comedy Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion starring herself and Lisa Kudrow is “so close to being greenlit.” In the exclusive interview with People,

Oscar winner Mira Sorvino has revealed a positive update regarding the current development of the Romy and Michele sequel to the 1997 cult classic comedy Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. Sorvino and co-star Lisa Kudrow are expected to reprise their titular roles in the upcoming project,