Glee reboot: The US high school musical comedy
The popular US musical comedy-drama Glee is officially set for a reboot on Disney+ and Hulu. The series, which originally ran from 2009 to 2015, is being revived following its significant cultural impact.
Why it matters
The return of a major cultural touchstone highlights the ongoing trend of streaming platforms leveraging nostalgia to drive subscriptions.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Paul Glynn Culture reporter Getty Images 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 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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