Chris Colfer Weighs Possible Return to Glee Reboot

Colfer has not committed to the Glee revival, but said he has spoken with someone involved and expects further discussions. He described what he has heard about the project as funny and promising, while wondering how it could build on the original series’ groundbreaking elements.

The reboot was confirmed in October. Lea Michele is expected to reprise her role as Rachel Berry, and Heather Morris is also expected to reprise her role as Brittany S. Pierce. Chord Overstreet has suggested he might return as Sam Evans. The original series ran on Fox from 2009 to 2015 and followed students in an Ohio high school show choir.

Colfer said the deaths of former castmates Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera weigh on the prospect of returning. Monteith died from an accidental overdose in 2013, and Rivera drowned in 2020 while saving her young son. Colfer said resuming the show after Monteith’s death had been difficult, and that Rivera’s absence would make a return harder. He also noted the value of being with the many castmates he still loves.

The series finale showed Kurt married to Blaine, played by Darren Criss, and anticipating a child with Rachel as surrogate. Colfer said he would like Kurt to hold a position of influence, perhaps in fashion, and imagined the character and Blaine using different approaches to parenting. Colfer has also joked about wanting the characters Will Schuester and Sue Sylvester to perform Cardi B’s “WAP.” He is currently promoting the film The Restoration at Grayson Manor.