Ryan Murphy, the prolific showrunner behind hits like American Horror Story and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, has provided an exciting update for fans hoping for a Glee revival. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Murphy confirmed that he has not only been working on a new iteration of the musical dramedy but has also completed a script.
"It's funny you ask, I just finished the script an hour ago," Murphy told Entertainment Tonight, indicating the project is moving beyond the conceptual stage. He elaborated that he, along with original Glee co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, who penned the first two seasons of the original show, have collaborated on this new material.
Since first hinting at a "new version" of Glee last July, Murphy has been actively gauging interest from those who helped make the show a cultural phenomenon. He revealed that he has "reached out to about ten of the original cast members," and noted that "they had a lot of questions, but they were very enthusiastic." While no one from the original cast has read the script yet, Murphy intends to write "a few" different versions to solicit feedback, emphasizing the close bond forged during the show's initial run.
Glee, which first aired in 2009, quickly became a pop culture sensation, lauded for its blend of musical performances, comedic wit, and heartfelt exploration of high school life. Over its six-season run, it tackled themes of identity, sexuality, and acceptance through the lens of the McKinley High Glee Club. Despite its immense popularity, the series was later shadowed by a series of tragic deaths involving key cast members, making a return a sensitive prospect for many.
One prominent original cast member, Lea Michele, who famously played Rachel Berry, has already expressed her eagerness to return. Speaking to E! News previously, Michele stated, "I will always love Glee, and I love Ryan Murphy. That show holds such a special place in my heart." Her sentiment likely reflects the readiness of many former cast members to revisit the world of New Directions.
The exact format of this potential Glee comeback remains an open question. Speculation ranges from a direct sequel featuring new students at McKinley High – perhaps reimagined as an arts school under the guidance of Will Schuester, as hinted in the original finale – to a full reboot, or even a standalone TV movie for Disney+, given the show's Fox origins and Disney's current ownership.
As fans await more concrete news and an official greenlight, Murphy continues to be busy with numerous other projects. His series The Shrouds recently concluded its run on Disney+, and the 13th season of American Horror Story is also on the horizon, though its French release date on streaming platforms is yet to be confirmed. The prospect of hearing the New Directions sing again, however, is undoubtedly music to many fans' ears.