Ryan Murphy Teases a ‘Glee’ Reboot as the Hit Series Finds a New Generation of Fans
The creator of the hit musical series recently suggested that a new version of Glee could happen someday after noticing that younger viewers are discovering the show through streaming. Murphy made the comments during the red carpet premiere of his new series, The Shards, according to People.
Glee originally aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015 and became one of the biggest television shows of its time. Now, nearly two decades after the series first premiered, Murphy says a new generation has started connecting with the story, its characters, and its music.
“That show is interesting because it’s come back around,” Murphy told People. “So many young people now watch it. And I’m like, ‘Maybe we should revisit that show.’”
That does not mean a reboot is officially happening yet. Murphy did not announce a new series or reveal any plans for a return. Instead, his comments suggest that the idea is being discussed as the original show continues to find new fans.
Murphy also made it clear that his feelings about Glee are a big reason he is open to the idea.
“My nostalgia and love for that show is enough that I’m like, ‘Well, maybe people would like to see a new incarnation of that in some capacity,’” he said. “So yeah, I love that show, and I loved what it became and what it meant to so many people.”
A new Glee would obviously look very different from the original. The first series followed a group of students in a struggling high school glee club as they dealt with friendship, romance, family problems, school pressure, and plenty of musical drama.
The show also turned its young cast into major stars. Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Dianna Agron, Naya Rivera, Darren Criss, Heather Morris, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz and others became closely linked with the series. Jane Lynch also became a fan favorite as the sharp-tongued cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester.
Glee was much more than a popular teen series. It became a major part of pop culture, earning six Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award for its ensemble.
Its success also reached the music charts. In 2011, Glee had 113 songs appear on the Billboard Hot 100, passing Elvis Presley’s previous record of 108 entries.
Music was always at the center of the show’s appeal. The cast performed new versions of famous songs from artists including Journey, Barbra Streisand and Michael Jackson. Tracks such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Don’t Rain on My Parade” and “Smooth Criminal” became closely connected to the series.
Now, the show’s return to the spotlight among younger viewers has Murphy thinking about what a new incarnation could look like.
For fans, the biggest question is whether a reboot would bring back the original cast or start completely fresh. Murphy’s comments do not answer that yet, but they do make one thing clear: Glee is still on his mind.
Would you watch a Glee reboot?
And if the younger generation keeps discovering the original, a new version may not be such a wild idea after all.
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