The streaming services Disney+ and Hulu have commissioned a reboot of the musical series Glee, which aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015. The report comes from The Wrap. The show's creator, Ryan Murphy, confirmed that he has already finished the script together with Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, co-authors of the early seasons. He said he discussed the idea with about ten actors from the original cast, and they "showed great enthusiasm."
The original series told the story of a high school choir in Lima, Ohio, where teenagers from different cliques found common ground through music. The first season earned the creators 19 Emmy nominations, and the cover versions recorded for the show, such as "Don't Stop Believin'," topped the iTunes charts. Over six seasons, 754 musical numbers were performed on the show.
Over time, as the article's author notes, the series moved away from its original concept of a black comedy about unfulfilled dreams and became a moralizing drama. The reboot could be a chance to return to the roots, showing the grown-up characters in the same small-town setting where little has changed.
A return of the entire cast is unlikely. The series was dogged not only by rumors of on-set conflicts but also by tragedy. Actor Cory Monteith died in 2013, and Naya Rivera died in 2020. Mark Salling, who had pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography, took his own life. In 2020, actress Samantha Marie Ware publicly accused the lead actress, Lea Michele, of bullying and racist microaggressions on set. Michele later apologized.
Despite this, Lea Michele has already told reporters she is ready to return to the role of Rachel Berry. Heather Morris, who played Brittany Pierce, hinted at her participation on Instagram. Other actors, including Chris Colfer (Kurt Hummel), had previously spoken about the reboot with restraint, but did not rule out taking part. Details about the new cast and storyline have not yet been announced.
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