Disney and Hulu Order Glee Revival

Disney and Hulu have ordered a revival of the musical comedy series Glee, with 20th Television set to produce the new series. The order brings the show back more than a decade after its original run ended in 2015, but no cast members, production dates or release schedule have been announced. Ryan Murphy, who co-created the original series, said in September that he had completed a script with fellow co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. Murphy also said he had spoken with around 10 original cast members, who had questions about the project and were enthusiastic about the idea. Those conversations do not confirm that any actor will return, and no casting has been announced. Murphy said nobody had read the script at the time he discussed it, including the cast members he had contacted. The project’s storyline and production timetable have not been disclosed. The series order establishes that the revival is moving forward, but the available details do not indicate when filming or release might take place. The original Glee aired for six seasons on Fox from 2009 to 2015. It followed students in the New Directions show choir at the fictional William McKinley High School in...