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Glee Revival Officially Ordered by Disney+ and Hulu
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In brief
Disney+ and Hulu have given a series order to a revival of "Glee," the Fox musical comedy that ran from 2009 to 2015, with the announcement made on October 21, 2026. Original creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan wrote the new script for producer 20th Television, but no casting, episode count or premiere date has been confirmed.
What was announced
Disney+ and Hulu placed an official series order for a revival of "Glee" on October 21, 2026, according to E! Online and Filmofilia. The project is produced by 20th Television, Filmofilia and The Pink News report.
The new script was written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, the same trio who created the original show and wrote its first two seasons, Filmofilia and The Pink News report. E! Online adds that Murphy had finished the script in September 2026, before the order was confirmed the following month.
Casting: who might return
No cast members have been formally confirmed for the revival. E! Online and AOL both report that Murphy has said he has been "in touch with around 10 of the original cast members" and that, in his words relayed by the outlets, "they all were very enthusiastic about the idea."
E! Online names Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr. and Matthew Morrison as actors who have been part of that outreach, though it stresses none has been cast. Lea Michele, who played Rachel Berry, is quoted by the outlet as saying: "I love Glee. I will always love Glee. I love Ryan Murphy... I will follow Ryan wherever he goes."
I love Glee. I will always love Glee. I love Ryan Murphy... I will follow Ryan wherever he goes.
Filmofilia and The Pink News report that Chris Colfer, who played Kurt Hummel, said he would consider returning but described it as emotionally difficult given the death of co-star Naya Rivera.
Background: the original Glee
The original "Glee" aired on Fox for six seasons from 2009 to 2015, following a high school show choir at William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio, and built its episodes around cover versions of popular songs, according to AOL and The Pink News. AOL describes the series as a cultural phenomenon during its run.
The Pink News notes that three cast members have died since the show ended: Cory Monteith in 2013, Mark Salling in 2018, and Naya Rivera. The outlet also notes that some of the original show's dialogue and humor are now viewed differently by contemporary standards.
What is not yet known
- No premiere date has been set, according to E! Online, AOL, Filmofilia and The Pink News.
- No episode count has been announced, Filmofilia reports.
- No casting has been confirmed, all four outlets agree.
- It is not yet clear which original actors, if any, will formally join the project.
Questions
- When was the Glee reboot officially ordered?
- Disney+ and Hulu announced the series order on October 21, 2026, according to E! Online and Filmofilia.
- Who is writing and producing the Glee revival?
- Original creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan wrote the script, with 20th Television producing, per Filmofilia and The Pink News.
- Will the original Glee cast return?
- No casting has been confirmed. Murphy has said he contacted roughly 10 original cast members who were enthusiastic, and Lea Michele has expressed interest, while Chris Colfer has described returning as emotionally complex, according to E! Online, AOL and Filmofilia.
- When and where did the original Glee air?
- The original series ran on Fox for six seasons from 2009 to 2015, according to AOL and The Pink News.
- Where will the Glee revival stream?
- It will air on both Disney+ and Hulu, according to all four outlets consulted.
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