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Ryan Murphy Finishes 'Glee' Reboot Script, Original Cast Enthusiastic
Confirmed
In Short: Ryan Murphy, the creator of 'Glee,' revealed on Wednesday that he has just finished writing a script for a potential reboot of the Fox musical comedy series.
Murphy made the announcement during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, where he expressed that most of the original cast is very enthusiastic about the idea of a reunion.
TheWrap reported that Murphy has been in touch with around 10 of the original cast members, who have shown interest in the potential revival.
Deadline noted that Murphy's interest in a 'Glee' reboot was sparked by the show's recent resurgence among younger audiences who have discovered it through streaming platforms.
Murphy emphasized that the script has not yet been read by anyone, and he is eager to gauge the cast's and audience's reactions.
In July, Murphy had hinted at the possibility of a 'Glee' reboot, citing the show's renewed popularity among younger viewers.
Lea Michele, who played Rachel Berry for all six seasons, expressed her willingness to return for a reboot, adding to the excitement surrounding the potential revival.
Murphy's comments come just two months after he first teased the possibility of a 'Glee' return.
TheWrap noted that Murphy had written a couple of scripts to see how the cast and audience would react, and that the cast's enthusiasm was very sweet.
TheWrap also provided a video of Murphy's interview, where he discussed the script and the cast's reactions.
While the script has not been read by the cast yet, Murphy's enthusiasm and the cast's interest suggest that a 'Glee' reboot could be on the horizon.
What this adds
Ryan Murphy's recent completion of the script and the cast's enthusiasm mark a significant step towards a potential 'Glee' reboot.
TheWrap provided a video of Murphy's interview, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the potential revival plans.
What's confirmed
- “Well, funny you ask, cause I just finished the script an hour ago,” he told Entertainment Tonight.
- Ryan Murphy confirms he wrote a new script, and the original cast is "enthusiastic" about returning. pic.twitter.com/SVk9ng2JG4 Created by Murphy, Falchuk and Brennan, Glee followed high school show choir coach Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) and his team of talented outsiders as they worked toward their goal of becoming national champions while dealing with the drama of high school by performing covers of hit songs.
- I’ve been in touch with around 10 of the original cast members.
- “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,” he added.
What's still developing
- More than a decade later, Ryan Murphy likely has Journey stuck in his head again as he prepares for a McKinley High reunion.
- God only knows what Ryan will do to destroy my find memories of this show.
- “That show is interesting because it’s come back around,” he said of the younger viewers who’ve come to know “Glee” thanks to streaming.
- “I vowed to myself that I wanted to write a couple of them to see what people think,” the TV creator and producer says Time for a vocal warm-up because a “Glee” reboot may be closer than you think.
- Following long-swirling rumors of a potential “Glee” reboot, creator Ryan Murphy has officially weighed in and revealed that there’s a script.