{
  "id": 9537076,
  "title": "Ryan Murphy now openly threatening planet with a Glee reunion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/ryan-murphy-now-openly-threatening-planet-with-a-glee-reunion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T03:24:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/ryan-murphy-threatens-with-glee-reunion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ryan Murphy, known for his unpredictable creative whims, has reportedly expressed interest in reviving the popular Fox musical comedy series Glee. According to Deadline, the creative visionary shared with Entertainment Tonight that he has just completed a script for a reunion of the beloved show. The news comes as no surprise for Murphy, who is no stranger to bringing unexpectedly successful projects to life, such as his feminist Lizzie Borden TV show and the witchy American Horror Story series.\n\nMurphy collaborated with the original co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan on the script, and has reached out to approximately ten of the original cast members to gauge their interest in returning. While the project has not yet been officially set up with any network, the fact that Murphy is actively pursuing this idea demonstrates his keen awareness of the demand for a Glee reboot. He confirmed that the cast members he approached have been enthusiastic about the prospect of a reunion.\n\nNotably, Murphy's involvement in Glee marked a significant shift in his career trajectory. Prior to the show's six-season run, Murphy had only previously produced popular series like Popular and Nip/Tuck. However, Glee propelled him to the status of \"Ryan Murphy, guaranteed TV hit maker.\" As a result, it comes as no surprise that he may now be eager to bring the New Directions gang back together for another round of musical entertainment.",
  "summary": "Murphy revealed that he and co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan have \"just finished\" a script for a Glee revival project.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}