Glee may be one step closer to returning, with creator Ryan Murphy revealing that he has completed a script for a potential revival of the hit musical series.
Murphy said he had “just finished the script” during an interview with Entertainment Tonight on Sept. 23. The project was written with Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, who worked with Murphy on the first two seasons of the original series.
The announcement marks the clearest indication yet that a new version of Glee could move beyond the idea stage. Murphy also revealed that he has been in contact with around 10 members of the original cast.
According to Murphy, the actors have asked plenty of questions but have been enthusiastic about the possibility of returning. However, he stressed that the script has not yet been read by the cast, meaning there is still no confirmed revival order or official production timetable.
Murphy said he wanted to write several episodes first and see how the original cast responds before determining what comes next. That leaves the project in an early development phase rather than confirming that a full series is on the way.
Glee originally premiered in 2009 and ran for six seasons before ending in 2015. The series followed the students and teachers of the fictional William McKinley High School and became known for its musical performances, ensemble cast and storylines involving friendship, identity, relationships and high-school life.
The original cast included Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Naya Rivera, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch and Darren Criss.
Interest in a revival had already been building. Murphy said in July that he was considering revisiting Glee after noticing that a new generation had discovered the series. He described his continued affection for the show as one reason he was open to creating a new incarnation.
Lea Michele, who played Rachel Berry throughout the original six-season run, also recently said she would be open to returning. Her comments came shortly before Murphy confirmed that a script had been completed.
A revival would nevertheless face a different landscape from the original series. Several prominent Glee cast members, including Monteith and Rivera, have died since the show ended, while the surviving cast members have moved into different careers across television, film, theatre and music.
The challenge for Murphy and his longtime collaborators would therefore be determining what form a revival should take. It could continue the original story with returning characters, introduce a new generation of students or combine familiar faces with an entirely new ensemble.
For now, there is a script, early interest from original cast members and renewed attention from fans, but no confirmed production or casting announcement.
The bigger question now is whether Murphy’s completed script will convince the original cast and studio decision-makers that Glee deserves another run nearly two decades after its debut.
