Murphy Delivers 'Glee' Reboot Script, Cast Members Show Interest
Ryan Murphy has finished writing a script for a possible 'Glee' reboot with co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. He has contacted about ten original cast members, who have expressed enthusiasm for the project. The script has not yet been shared with anyone, and Murphy plans to gauge reactions before proceeding.
Murphy completed the script just before speaking at the American Horror Story premiere, collaborating with Falchuk and Brennan, the writing team behind the show's first two seasons. He has reached out to roughly ten original cast members, who responded with enthusiasm but also raised questions about the project. The script remains unread by anyone outside the writing trio.
The original series aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015, starring Matthew Morrison and Lea Michele. Murphy first floated the idea in July, noting that a new generation of young viewers has discovered the show, which he cited as a reason to revisit the property in some form.
A Glee reboot could resonate strongly with both nostalgic millennial viewers and the younger audiences who have discovered the series through streaming. The project's success may hinge on how it handles the original cast's involvement and whether it can recapture the show's cultural relevance. It could also reignite conversations about representation in musical television, though much depends on the script's direction and cast availability.