Disney plus and Hulu greenlight Glee reboot series from Ryan Murphy

Disney plus and Hulu have officially ordered a reboot of the musical comedy drama series Glee from original creator Ryan Murphy, according to Polygon, Variety, and Deadline. The original show ran on Fox for six seasons and 121 episodes from 2009 to 2015, following a high school show choir in Lima, Ohio. Polygon and Deadline noted that Murphy regularly teased the return while promoting his FX series The Shards. [1][2][3][5]

Ryan Murphy stated that he has been in touch with around 10 of the original cast members who showed enthusiasm for the project, The Wrap and Deadline reported. Outlets differ on the exact status of original star Lea Michele. Variety reported that Michele is returning to reprise her role as Rachel Berry, citing multiple sources. However, Deadline reported that Michele is in talks to return rather than fully confirmed. [1][4][6]

The project represents a major franchise revival for Disney streaming platforms 11 years after the original series ended. Two of Michele's former castmates have already made social media posts that appear to confirm their own involvement, according to Variety. [1][3][4]