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Lea Michele Returns for 'Glee' Reboot as Rachel Berry
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Lea Michele is confirmed to return as Rachel Berry in the upcoming reboot of the musical dramedy series "Glee," created by Ryan Murphy, for Disney+ and Hulu.
- Two other original cast members, Heather Morris (Brittany Pierce) and Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), have also hinted at their return through social media posts.
- The original "Glee" series aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015, with Michele earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her role; the reboot script has been written by Murphy and his collaborators.
- Michele has experienced a career resurgence since 2022, notably starring in the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl," a role that resonated with her "Glee" character's aspirations.
- Ryan Murphy has engaged with about 10 original cast members, who have shown enthusiasm for the reboot, and Michele has expressed strong support and affection for the series and its creator.
