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Glee Ordered to Disney+ and Hulu as Creators Deliver Completed Script

Music licensing, casting of original stars, and decisions about the show’s controversial past will shape how the new series is made.

Overview

  • Disney+ and Hulu have formally ordered a new Glee series and creator Ryan Murphy says he has written a script and reached out to original cast members.
  • Lea Michele is reported to be returning as Rachel Berry while several other alumni have signaled interest or been linked to the project, though no full cast list or showrunner has been announced.
  • Coverage remains unclear on whether the project will be billed as a reboot or a revival and producers have not released a production schedule.
  • Fans and outlets are actively pitching contemporary songs and mashups, including TikTok hits and K-pop, while publishers have published suggested set lists for the new series.
  • Producers face high music‑licensing costs and sensitive creative choices about past controversies and deceased cast members, constraints that are likely to limit song selection and influence casting and story decisions.