Brad Falchuk would “never say no” to a Glee remake.
The 52-year-old author co-created the hit TV series alongside Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, and Brad remains open to the possibility of reviving the series – but in a more “modern way”.
Brad – who is married to Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow – told The Hollywood Reporter: “I'm sure everything is always on the table, but is there a way to tell this story in a more modern way?”
“Glee was all about transitioning from an old view of representation to a new one. I would never say no, but I wonder what the point would be other than making money.”
Glee centered on a glee club at a fictional high school in Ohio. The show – which was also plagued by tragedy and scandal – ran from 2009 to 2015 and proved a huge success with viewers.
Glee co-creator Brad Falchuk would “never say no” to a remake of the legendary musical series.
Falchuk, who met his wife Gwyneth Paltrow on the show, discussed the possibility of a “Glee” remake with The Hollywood Reporter. pictured 2019
Brad shared, “None of us were prepared for this success.”
“I was younger, it was a little overwhelming and a lot of us were caught up in our egos. There was a feeling of scarcity. We wrote about high school, so it's very hard not to fall back a little. It was a crucible.
“At the same time, we had so much fun and everyone got along so well.” Things went to hell, and then everyone got along again. It was chaotic. I would never want to go back there again and then I think, “Gosh, I would love to go back there.”
Brad also learned some important lessons from the success.
He said: “Biggest takeaway from this show? Take the ego out of everything and be an adult.'
Falchuk met Gwyneth on the show in 2010 before romancing her years later and tying the knot in 2018. She made numerous appearances in the musical show.
The popular series starred Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, the late Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, the late Naya Rivera, Jenna Ushkowitz and more before it ended in 2015.
During its year-long run, the series received numerous awards, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.
In 2010, fans were able to see their favorite performers live when the series went on a concert tour.
From 2010 to 2011, Glee Live! In concert! Go on tour with multiple performers.
The series starred Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley and Naya Rivera
The popular series starred Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Naya Rivera, Jenna Ushkowitz and others before it ended in 2015
Falchuk's wife Gwyneth has made numerous appearances on Glee; pictured in the fifth season
A possible Glee remake was also discussed by fellow showrunner Ryan Murphy, who seemed open to revisiting the universe in 2022
This is certainly not the first time that talks have arisen about a possible revival of the show in some format.
A possible Glee remake was also discussed by fellow showrunner Ryan Murphy, who seemed open to revisiting the universe in 2022.
“I'm at the stage now with this show where it looks like there's been enough time.” “Maybe as a brand we should reconsider it,” he said on Kevin's And That's What You REALLY Missed podcast McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz.
'You know, should we somehow reboot it? Should we somehow make it a Broadway musical?'
“It's kind of an interesting legacy that I want to make positive after a bit of a break.” But I don't know. I just love what it says and what it does. And there will never be another Glee in my life, even close to that, in terms of feeling like I'm so close to him.”
The cast had mixed feelings about a possible Glee remake.
Grant Gustin – who played Sebastian Smythe – told E! News last year: “It was some of the most fun I've ever had,” he explained. “Well, of course I would love it.”
Matthew Morrison, who played Will Schuester from 2009 to 2015, had no interest in returning to the world of Glee.
“That’s not happening — not for me,” he told Page Six in 2019. “It was such a moment – and it was a perfect moment – [but] They had shows that tried to replicate what we did and none of them really worked.”
Still, Morrison and his former castmates stayed in touch. 'We are [all] “I’m still very attached,” Matthew told the outlet. “We're very invested in each other's lives… so we can support each other.” As if Darren [Criss] or Leah [Michele] have a show…then a few of us will show up.
Jayma Mays also said that a reboot would have to be “its own new thing” as he weighs the concept in 2022.
The cast of “Glee” had mixed feelings about returning for a remake
Chris Colfer (third from left) said he couldn't be persuaded to return to the world of Glee
“I don't have the creative mind that a good writer would have to think of something. But I think it would have to be something completely new,” Jayma, who played Emma Pillsbury, told E! News.
Chris Colfer also said that he couldn't be persuaded to return to the world of Glee.
“Glee was an incredible, life-changing experience,” Colfer — who played Kurt Hummel — told USA Today in 2019.
“I think the best thing you can do here is quote Dolly Parton,” he said with a laugh. “No amount of money can take away the memories I have back then, but no amount of money can make me do it all again.”