More than a decade after the cultural phenomenon signed off, co-creator Ryan Murphy has completed a brand-new script for a Glee revival. With approximately 10 original cast members expressing early enthusiasm, the prospective Fox musical comedy continuation is officially moving through early creative phases.
More than a decade after the iconic Fox musical comedy series concluded its run, co-creator Ryan Murphy likely has Journey stuck in his head again as preparations quietly begin for a potential McKinley High reunion. The two-time Golden Globe winner revealed on Wednesday that he has officially "just finished" writing a brand-new Glee reboot script. Speaking exclusively to Entertainment Tonight, Murphy provided the first concrete update regarding the long-rumored revival of the pop-culture juggernaut that originally aired for six seasons from 2009 to 2015.
Detailing the rapid development of the project, Murphy noted that the writing phase concluded mere moments before stepping in front of the camera. "Well, funny you ask, cause I just finished the script an hour ago," he told Entertainment Tonight. The creative core responsible for the series' initial narrative foundation - Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, who famously penned all of the episodes for the first two seasons - reconvened to author this fresh installment.
Beyond completing the initial draft, Murphy has wasted no time gauging interest from the show's ensemble alumni. He confirmed that he has been in close communication with around 10 of the original cast members to discuss the prospective revival. According to the showrunner, the conversations have been warmly received, marked by intense curiosity and genuine excitement from the actors who spent formative years singing and dancing their way through the fictional Ohio high school.
"It's very sweet, and they all had a lot of questions, but they all were very enthusiastic about the idea," Murphy shared. Despite the overwhelmingly positive initial reception, the writer-producer emphasized that the project remains in a very delicate, early stage of evaluation. "Nobody's read it, so I don't know, we'll see. I vowed to myself that I wanted to write a couple of them to see what people think, particularly the cast, cause we were very close when we were making it."
While the creative wheels are turning behind closed doors, industry sources indicate that the project - hailing from 20th Television - has not yet been formally established or greenlit at a specific streaming platform or broadcast network. The current momentum follows a broader industry trend of capitalizing on nostalgic properties that continue to find lucrative second lives through modern digital distribution and on-demand streaming services.
This latest creative update arrives just two months after Murphy first publicly teased a potential Glee return during an interview with People magazine. Reflecting on the show's enduring cultural footprint, Murphy observed at the time, "That show is interesting because it's come back around. So many young people now watch it. And I'm like, 'Maybe we should revisit that show.'" As younger demographics continually discover the series via subscription libraries, executive interest in legacy intellectual property has steadily climbed.
For the uninitiated, Glee was originally created by Murphy, Falchuk, and Brennan, centering on high school show choir coach Will Schuester - portrayed by Matthew Morrison - and his underdog team of talented misfits. The narrative followed the New Directions choir as they navigated adolescent drama, social ostracization, and regional competitions while delivering show-stopping, chart-topping covers of contemporary and classic pop hits.
As news of the completed script circulates across media trades and social platforms, public reaction among the fanbase has been deeply mixed, reflecting the complex legacy of a series that was intensely polarizing during its original broadcast era. While many passionate supporters have taken to social media declaring an urgent desire for the revival - proclaiming slogans like "Don't stop believin' in a Glee reboot!" - others express profound caution. Critics and veteran viewers point out that attempting to recapture lightning in a bottle after more than a decade away, compounded by the tragic passing of several original cast members, presents a formidable creative and emotional challenge.
NBC's America's Got Talent has officially crowned the winner of Season 21 following a high-stakes finale featuring ten phenomenal acts competing for the ultimate $1 million grand prize. Live real-time updates from the network captured every electrifying moment as the country's top performers took the stage one last time.
Country music icon Dolly Parton's estate is facing high-stakes turmoil following explosive allegations, a termination, and a restraining order filed against her nephew, Bryan Seaver. As legal battles escalate, family members are breaking their silence to address the chilling claims of corporate warfare.
In an exclusive interview, acclaimed actor Ethan Hawke reflects on why developing a thick skin is essential for surviving the public sphere and breaks down his intense new frontier in the survival drama 'The Weight.'
