Lea Michele In Talks To Reprise Rachel Berry Role In 'Glee' Reboot
Key Points:
- Lea Michele is in talks to reprise her role as Rachel Berry in the upcoming Disney+/Hulu reboot of Glee, according to sources.
- The reboot series order was announced recently, with co-creator Ryan Murphy confirming contact with about 10 original cast members, though no official casting has been announced yet.
- Original cast members include Chris Colfer, Jane Lynch, Kevin McHale, Matthew Morrison, and others, with Morrison not currently in talks but hopeful to join the project.
- The reboot will continue to focus on the New Directions glee club at William McKinley High School, maintaining the show's blend of musical performances and social issue storylines.
- The original Glee series won six Emmy Awards and is currently available for streaming on Hulu; the reboot is produced by 20th Television.