Glee revival at Disney+: Lea Michele to return, Variety reports — Glee is coming back. Disney+ and Hulu have ordered a revival of the musical comedy, while Variety reports that Lea Michele will reprise Rachel Berry, citing multiple sources. Neither Disney nor Michele has publicly announced her casting, and no premiere date has been set.
Ryan Murphy, who co-created the original series, has reportedly finished the script. He wrote it with fellow co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan.
For Australian viewers, the original Glee is streaming on Disney+, as well as BINGE and Foxtel Now. Disney has not yet announced Australian release details for the revival.
Why Glee is coming back
Murphy first hinted at a revival in July. He has since said the show has found a new audience.
It’s come back around. So many young people watch it.
Ryan Murphy
He has also said he is in touch with “around 10 of the original cast members” about returning.
Who could return
Variety said Michele is returning to the role of Rachel Berry, although representatives for Michele and Murphy declined to comment. The report said plans remain at an early stage.
Meanwhile, Heather Morris has hinted at a return as Brittany S. Pierce. In an Instagram post, she joked that Brittany had been “lost in the sewers for all these years”.
The original cast also included Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer, Amber Riley and Kevin McHale. Jenna Ushkowitz, Dianna Agron and Darren Criss were also regulars.
About the original series
Glee ran on Fox for six seasons, from 2009 to 2015. It followed the New Directions glee club at McKinley High School in Ohio. Will Schuester led the club, while cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester tried to bring it down.
The series won six Emmy Awards during its run.
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