20th Century Studios adds Anna Baryshnikov and Sofia Wylie to cast of “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” sequel

20th Century Studios has rounded out the cast of its upcoming sequel to the cult comedy “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” with the addition of Anna Baryshnikov and Sofia Wylie, according to Deadline. The studio did not disclose which roles the actors will play, saying character details are being kept under wraps for the time being.

Deadline’s report names Baryshnikov, whose recent work includes “Idiotka,” as one of the newly announced cast members. It also identifies Wylie as joining the sequel, with Wylie most recently associated with “The Map That Leads to You.” The outlet said both additions come as part of the sequel’s broader casting, while leaving the specific character information unannounced.

The new casting also brings Wylie together again with director Tim Federle, Deadline reports. The outlet said Wylie reunites with Federle, noting they previously worked together on a Disney+ project directed by Federle, though the report did not provide further details in its summary.

“Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” follows the long-running cultural afterlife of the original film, which remained a touchstone for audiences drawn to its reunion premise and distinctive comedic tone. With the sequel now assembling cast members, 20th Century Studios is continuing the franchise approach centered on the characters’ high-school history and the social stakes of catching up years later.

In its casting announcement, Deadline characterized the sequel as an effort by 20th Century Studios to build out the ensemble ahead of production, with the studio indicating that more information on roles will come later. The report did not specify a release date, production start timeline, or whether additional casting is expected beyond the two names now announced.

For Baryshnikov and Wylie, the sequel represents a new entry point into a comedy property rooted in shared nostalgia, while also reflecting the current pattern in studio development of pairing recognizable younger talent with established performers as franchises move into new chapters. Deadline’s report focused on the additions themselves and maintained that role specifics would not be disclosed yet.

The project’s next publicly confirmed step will likely be additional casting announcements and character reveals once 20th Century Studios is able to move from assembling talent to detailing the sequel’s storyline and the creative framework for the next installment.

At this stage, the main verifiable information is the casting expansion announced by Deadline, the studio’s decision not to name characters, and Wylie’s return to work with Tim Federle. Additional details on the cast, production schedule, and distribution plan were not included in the available reporting.