Ryan Murphy Finishes Glee Reboot Script as Original Cast Shows Support
Ryan Murphy announced on Entertainment Tonight on September 23 that he has finished writing a script for a Glee reboot, nearly a decade after the original series concluded its run on Fox. Murphy said he has reached out to roughly ten members of the original cast, all of whom expressed enthusiasm for the project, though none had yet seen the material. No network or streaming platform has been attached to the project.
Murphy’s Announcement and Creative Motivation
Murphy has been publicly contemplating a Glee revival since July 2026, when he commented on a surge in younger viewers discovering the show through streaming platforms. He credited that renewed interest with motivating him to return to the project creatively. Rather than framing the script as a confirmed production, Murphy described it as a personal creative exercise to assess whether the concept was viable. “I vowed to myself that I wanted to write a couple of them to see what people think,” he said.
Murphy did not disclose the plot of the script or how it would connect to the original series’ timeline. Glee ran for six seasons on Fox from 2009 to 2015, following a high school glee club in Lima, Ohio, and became known for its musical performances, ensemble cast, and advocacy around LGBTQ+ themes. The show attracted a devoted following during its original run and has continued gaining new viewers through TV shows libraries on streaming services.
The Original Creative Team Is Back
Murphy co-created Glee with Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, the trio responsible for the show’s first two seasons. Both Falchuk and Brennan have returned as co-writers on the reboot script, keeping the original creative team intact for the development phase. Murphy and Falchuk have continued collaborating since Glee ended, co-creating American Horror Story, Pose, and several other television projects.
The involvement of all three original showrunners distinguishes this reboot from other revival attempts in which creators were absent or replaced. The approach mirrors how beloved series have successfully revisited their source material with their original creative voices. The Gilmore Girls franchise, for example, demonstrated that legacy audiences and new streaming viewers can both support a revived property when handled carefully.
Original Cast Members Are Enthusiastic
Murphy confirmed he has contacted approximately ten members of the original Glee cast about the reboot. He described their reactions as “very enthusiastic about the idea,” while noting that none had yet had the chance to read the script. The original ensemble included Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Amber Riley, Jane Lynch, and Matthew Morrison, among others.
Any reboot would also navigate the absences of two significant cast members. Cory Monteith, who played Finn Hudson, died in 2013. Naya Rivera, who played Santana Lopez, died in 2020. Murphy has not commented on how the reboot would address either loss or whether it would be set in a different timeline that sidesteps those circumstances entirely.
No Platform or Format Has Been Announced
Murphy has not disclosed where the reboot would air or how many episodes a potential series might include. The original Glee was a network drama on Fox, but the television landscape has shifted substantially since 2015. Streaming services have shown strong appetite for nostalgic reboot projects, with several legacy properties being revived for limited or full-series runs in recent years.
Murphy’s framing of the script as exploratory suggests no formal deal is in place. He emphasized his goal is to test whether the concept works on the page before committing to a full pitch process. Whether the reboot proceeds as a limited series, a full multi-season renewal, or a one-time event remains undecided. Further announcements would likely come once Murphy determines the script meets his standard and receives cast feedback.
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