Don't Stop Believin' - high school musical Glee set for reboot
Disney and Hulu have officially announced a reboot of the hit musical comedy-drama series 'Glee'. Co-creator Ryan Murphy confirmed he has written a pilot script and is in discussions with original cast members about returning.
Why it matters
Revives a culturally significant television franchise from the 2000s for modern streaming audiences.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Left to right: Jenna Ushkowitz, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Amber Riley and Lea Michele in Glee
We never stopped believin'... now it's official: Glee, the Emmy-winning US high school musical comedy drama, is set to return.
Ryan Murphy's series, which chronicled the highs and lows of choir members from Ohio, premiered on Fox in 2009 and ran for six seasons until 2015.
The original cast included Lea Michele, Amber Riley, the late Cory Monteith, Jane Lynch and Matthew Morrison as Will Schuester, the optimistic teacher leading the fictional McKinley High's glee club.
The reboot was announced , external by Disney and Hulu via the show's social media team on Wednesday.
The show was a huge hit first time around, known for its big laughs and big heart, tackling topics such as sexuality, race, disability and mental health.
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