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Disney+ and Hulu order Glee revival as casting remains unconfirmed

Disney has not named cast or producers; co-creator Ryan Murphy said in September a script was finished, and Lea Michele is reportedly returning.

The short version

  • Disney+ and Hulu have ordered a revival of the musical series Glee.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • 20th Television, which produced the original series, is behind the new show.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Ryan Murphy said in September he had finished a script with Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, and sources say deals for the creative team are still being finalized.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Lea Michele is reportedly returning as Rachel Berry, according to Variety, but official casting has not been confirmed and it is unclear who else from the original cast will return.[NBC News]

Key facts

  • Disney+ and Hulu have ordered a revival of Glee.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • 20th Television, which produced the original series, is behind the new show.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Ryan Murphy told Entertainment Tonight in September that he had finished a script with Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Deals for the creative team are still being finalized, and sources describe Ryan Murphy's involvement as extremely likely.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Lea Michele is reportedly reprising her role as Berry, according to Variety.[NBC News]
  • It is unclear who from the original cast will return for the reboot.[NBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Official casting has not been confirmed, and the reported return of Lea Michele has not been verified by the studio.[NBC News · The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Ryan Murphy's involvement is described by sources as extremely likely, but deals are still being finalized.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Sources

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