Glee Reboot: A Musical Journey Returns
BBC News reports on the highly anticipated Glee reboot, set to stream on Hulu and Disney+. The Emmy-winning US high school musical comedy-drama, which originally aired from 2009 to 2015, is coming back with a new chapter.
The series followed the lives of Glee club members at McKinley High School, Ohio, led by the enthusiastic teacher, Will Schuester, played by Matthew Morrison. The show's original cast included Lea Michele, Amber Riley, the late Cory Monteith, Jane Lynch, and Chris Colfer.
In 2020, co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed plans for a reboot, confirming he had been in touch with 10 original cast members and had written a script with collaborators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan.**
The show's impact was significant, with its music videos of hits like "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Smooth Criminal" introducing older songs to a new generation. It tackled diverse topics, from sexuality and race to disability and mental health, all while providing a platform for misfit students to find their voices.
However, the reboot faces a challenge following the deaths of three cast members: Naya Rivera, Cory Monteith, and Mark Salling.
In related news, a mini Glee reunion occurred at London's Royal Albert Hall in 2020, with Darren Criss (Blaine Anderson) and Chris Colfer performing a duet.