Entertainment · October 21, 2026
Lea Michele Returning for ‘Glee’ Reboot as Rachel Berry (EXCLUSIVE)
Entertainment outlets report that Lea Michele is set to return as Rachel Berry for a Glee reboot on Disney+ and Hulu. Variety broke the news as an exclusive, stating she has signed on, while Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter characterize her as being "in talks." Additionally, New York Post reports that original cast members Heather Morris and Chord Overstreet have signaled their return through social media posts. The project has reportedly received a series order from Disney+, with 20th Television producing, though the involvement of original creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan remains unconfirmed in official press releases.
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Lea Michele Returning for ‘Glee’ Reboot as Rachel Berry (EXCLUSIVE)
Read at Variety ↗ - DeadlineTrade
Lea Michele In Talks To Reprise Rachel Berry Role In 'Glee' Reboot
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‘Glee’ reboot announced — with Lea Michele returning as Rachel Berry
Read at New York Post ↗ Lea Michele in Talks for ‘Glee’ Return in Disney+/Hulu Revival
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Disney+ and Hulu have ordered a series revival or reboot of Glee.
- Lea Michele is expected to reprise her role as Rachel Berry.
- 20th Television is the production studio for the new series.
Reported by only some outlets
- Heather Morris and Chord Overstreet posted social media updates suggesting their characters, Brittany Pierce and Sam Evans, will return.
- Original creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan were not named in the initial Disney press release.
- New York Post erroneously lists the original show's run as ending in 2025 rather than 2015.
Confirmed
- Disney+ and Hulu have issued a series order for a Glee revival.
- Lea Michele is returning to the franchise as Rachel Berry.
Reported
- Lea Michele has officially signed on for the project. (Variety)
- Heather Morris and Chord Overstreet will appear in the series. (New York Post)
- Matthew Morrison is in talks to return. (Deadline)
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