Ryan Murphy Just Gave Glee Fans a Reason to Hope for a Comeback
Murphy said renewed interest from younger viewers has him considering a new incarnation of the musical comedy.
- On Monday, Ryan Murphy hinted at reviving Glee during the premiere of his new FX series The Shards at SVA Theatre in New York City, telling People, "Maybe we should revisit that show."
- Renewed interest from younger audiences prompted Murphy's consideration, as he noted the musical series continues attracting fresh viewers years after its 2015 conclusion, observing "So many young people now watch it."
- Co-Created by Murphy with Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, the original musical comedy-drama featured Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley and Chris Colfer, producing over 120 episodes across six seasons before ending in March 2015.
- Variety will present Murphy with the Norman Lear Creative Conscious Award during its annual Showrunners Breakfast on August 14, honoring his more than 20 years of breaking barriers on television.
- The series premiere of Murphy's adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' 2023 novel The Shards arrives on FX and Hulu on August 5, preceding the August 14 ceremony featuring Emmy-nominated showrunners from Variety's 2026 Showrunners Impact List.
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Ryan Murphy Considers "Glee" Revival
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Ryan Murphy Just Gave Glee Fans a Reason to Hope for a Comeback
Photo Credit: Fox Network Ryan Murphy just dropped a major hint about the future of Glee that fans will not want to miss. The beloved show’s creator revealed his thoughts on bringing the series back during a recent red carpet appearance. Ryan Murphy considers revisiting Glee for a new generation Ryan Murphy recently discussed the possibility of bringing back Glee during a conversation with People. The producer spoke at the red carpet premiere of…
'Glee' Co-Creator Ryan Murphy Says "Maybe We Should Revisit That Show" For A Reboot As "It's Come Back Around"
Ryan Murphy has noticed the renewed interest in Glee and is not ruling out a possible reboot. In a new interview and during the premiere of his new FX series The Shards, the Glee creator opened up about the idea of making a follow-up to the musical series. “That show is interesting because it’s come back around. So many young people now watch it. And I’m like, ‘Maybe we should revisit that show,'” Murphy told People. He continued, “My nostalg…
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