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Glee Creators Say They Have a Draft Script While Cast Shows Uneven Awareness

The team plans to consult original cast members before seeking a network or streamer because sensitive legacy issues and licensing could shape any revival.

Overview

  • Ryan Murphy told Entertainment Tonight that he and co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan finished a draft script for a possible Glee revival.
  • The project has no series order or platform commitment and remains an early idea the creators are developing.
  • Murphy said he has quietly contacted about 10 original cast members and described their response as enthusiastic, but at least one lead, Chris Colfer, says he has heard nothing.
  • Creators face practical and moral hurdles including the deaths of several former cast members, past off‑screen controversies, music licensing and coordinating busy actors.
  • Glee ran on Fox from 2009 to 2015 and retains strong streaming interest among younger viewers, which the creators cite as a reason to explore a revival but does not guarantee it will move forward.