Glee reboot: The US high school musical comedy-drama is to return on Hulu and Disney+
This article reports on the official announcement of a Glee reboot coming to Hulu and Disney+. It details the show's history, original cast, and the positive reception from former participants.
Why it matters
It confirms the revival of a high-profile intellectual property, signaling continued investment in legacy content by major streaming services.
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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