diff --git a/anki/models.py b/anki/models.py
index 08d366f3d..57808b101 100644
--- a/anki/models.py
+++ b/anki/models.py
@@ -498,7 +498,7 @@ select id from notes where mid = ?)""" % " ".join(map),
         flds = [f['name'] for f in m['flds']]
         for t in m['tmpls']:
             ret = self._reqForTemplate(m, flds, t)
-            req.append((t['ord'], ret[0], ret[1]))
+            req.append([t['ord'], ret[0], ret[1]])
         m['req'] = req
 
     def _reqForTemplate(self, m, flds, t):