What We Can Expect From Glee: The Reboot

I know what you’re probably thinking. ‘Another Glee article? Does she have nothing better to say? Does she even have a life?’ And honestly? No! However, I have some absolutely major news for the Gleek community. No, Lea Michele hasn’t yet learned to read, and no, Chris Colfer has not been spotted breaking out into song on the streets of New York. Instead, it has been confirmed that Glee will be making its official return with a reboot. (cue the dramatic sound effects)

I’m sure we all know how I feel about this, and if you don’t, feel free to read about my last article where I list reasons why a reboot is a TERRIBLE idea. But alas, here we are, and it seems like Ryan Murphy is determined to make Glee happen. But here’s my biggest question: will original cast members be coming back? Can Glee be Glee without them? Can I be a true Gleek in a reboot full of phonies?

CAN’T RAIN ON HER PARADE

I’m starting this off strong by introducing the most iconic, most requested character return. You know her, you (maybe) love her; let me introduce you to the official resurrection of Rachel Berry.

I need a warm fire, a shovel, and an ice pick, STAT. Nothing is funny when 2010’s Rachel Berry is being chipped from her current frozen state. This must go PERFECTLY, or the entire show is ruined, and I’m not even joking!

Lea Michelle has officially confirmed she will reprise her role as Rachel Berry in the Glee reboot. And I have one thing to say: If they are bringing back the Queen of Glee herself, please don’t let this flop! Lea hasn’t confirmed her revival over social media; however, she’s spoken to numerous news outlets, saying she “will follow Ryan wherever he goes,” according to E! News.

So, Lea, before things get rolling, I have a few requests. I need Rachel Berry to sing 1) “Where Is My Husband”, 2) “Pink Pony Club”, 3) “Fame is a Gun” (but the Rachel Zegler version!)

If she can fulfill these very reasonable requests, then I am sure that the Glee reboot has potential to be great.

FONDUE FOR 2

Along with Rachel Berry, original characters Brittany S. Pierce and Sam Evans have officially confirmed their return to Glee. And all I have to say is WOW. Brittany, played by Heather Morris, confirmed her return on Instagram, posting, “Yes ladies and gentle men of women, rumors are true. Brittany S Pierce was in fact lost in the sewers for all these years. But I’m here to inform you that she is alive and well…And back for more #Glee.”

Chord Overstreet, aka Sam Evans, has made similar hints on his social media regarding a potential Glee comeback. And I need this to happen!

Ryan Murphy has stated he’s been in contact with around 10 of the original cast members, many enthusiastic about returning. And I need the official list to be out YESTERDAY. But since we don’t have an official cast list yet, here are my very educated predictions from a certified Gleek (if I do say so myself!).

So let’s see, who is returning to continue the empire of show choir nightmare and 2010s hopecore?

Rachel Berry
Brittany S. Pierce
Sam Evans
Artie Abrams
Tina Cohen-Chang
Sue Sylvester
Will Schuester
Blaine Anderson
Mercedes Jones
Holly Holliday

That is my top 10 unofficial predictions as to who is coming back to Glee, and I have a feeling I’m not too far off!

TO BE SLUSHIED, OR NOT TO BE SLUSHIED…

As the certified, credible Gleek that I am, here are some faces I’m hoping to see in the Glee reboot. The ‘new gen’ will either make the show or unfortunately break it. Because of this, casting needs to be on point. I’m looking at you, Murphy!

Rachel Zegler
Listen. I know Snow White was an unfortunate fail. But trust me when I say homegirl can SING!! Rachel Zegler has starred in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, West Side Story, and more iconic films. As a major Gleek, and would be absolutely perfect as Rachel Berry’s daughter. Her cover of Addison Rae’s Fame is a Gun, her role as Eva in Evita, Juliet in Romeo + Juliet, and so much more give her the credibility to be cast. I can honestly say, there isn’t a celebrity I trust more in the hands of Glee than her.

Josie Totah
Josie, known for her work in Jessie and most recently Carrie on Prime Video, would be a perfect addition to a Glee reboot. Josie was featured in Glee as the youngest member of the New Directions, where she performed an absolute killer, drama-tastic song and dance routine. Now all grown up, Josie could be a strong character in Glee due to her musical ability and growing career, as well as her strong embodiment of Gen Z.

GIVE US A NEW FACE!!!

With a show like Glee, I don’t want to see the same four actors in every series and movie. Cool for them; they’re cool, but stay AWAY from my Glee. This is why I’m proposing Murphy should look for completely new faces, people who truly care about Glee and its legacy. I want lifelong fans playing these new characters with passion and excitement. And listen, no shade, no tea, but if I see McKenna Grace in this, I’m going to SCREAM! Absolutely nothing wrong with her, but this is Glee. It’s special, and I want to see new faces. (Hope you’re writing this down, Murphy!)

Best believe I will be frantically checking for cast and reboot updates and will continue to share my many opinions of this series. Until then, put your slushies up, let loose, and feel the good vibes Glee is releasing into our world. Better put on some Gaga; the 2010s are making a comeback, and we are READY!!

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