While Glee has been a fan favorite dramedy since it permiered in 2009, it wasn’t initially pitched with its signature optimistic tone — it was actually MUCH darker. And Ryan Murphy is finally ready to tell all!
12.10.2022 - 19:47 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Discovery+ and ID are exploring the real story behind Fox’s hit series Glee.
The streamer has ordered a three-part docuseries from Ample Entertainment, the company behind HBO docuseries The Invisible Pilot and Facebook’s 9 Months with Courteney Cox.
The series will have access to key cast and crew members, who will share first-hand stories of their time on the comedy drama series that ran for over 100 episodes between 2009 and 2015.
It will lift the curtain to reveal the highs and lows of the production and the on-set community and will also feature testimonials of close family and friends with never-heard-before stories.
The currently untitled series will address the controversies surrounding the series, including the case of Mark Salling, who played Puck. Salling was arrested and pleaded guilty to possessing images of child sex abuse and killed himself while awaiting sentencing.
Then there was the death of Cory Monteith, who played Finn. Monteith died of an accidental heroin overdose.
His girlfriend Lea Michele, who played Rachel Berry, was accused of on-set bullying.
After the show ended, Naya Rivera, who played Santa Lopez, died on a boating trip, survived by her four-year old son Josey.
Glee, which centered on a glee club at William McKinley High School, also starred Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Jessalyn Gilsig, Kevin McHale, Amber Riley, Jenna Ushkowitz, Heather Morris, Darren Criss and Melissa Benoist.
It was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan and produced by 20th Television.
The untitled series is the latest project for streamer Discovery+ and true-crime brand ID following The House of Hammer featuring the Armie Hammer controversy, as well as
While Glee has been a fan favorite dramedy since it permiered in 2009, it wasn’t initially pitched with its signature optimistic tone — it was actually MUCH darker. And Ryan Murphy is finally ready to tell all!
Less than gleeful relationships. Lea Michele made headlines in June 2020 when Samantha Marie Ware, who played Jane Hayward on season 6 of Glee, accused her of bullying.
Chris Colfer may have some juicy Glee tea for us! But will he spill?
A controversial new Aldi store will be built in Oldham after being approved despite councillors previously throwing out the plans.
The second annual Gala for The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures was full of bold fashion statements and served as the ultimate date night for Hollywood's most elite power-couples. The event presented by Rolex raised $10 million for the arts, sciences, and artists of movie-making. The four individuals honored were Miky Lee, Sir Steve McQueen, Julia Roberts, and Tilda Swinton, with the event being co-chaired by Halle Berry, Lupita Nyong'o, Ryan Murphy, and Jason Blum.
A controversial, anti-violence activist priest in Chicago who once caught attention for his relationship with former President Barack Obama is under investigation for another sexual abuse of a minor case. The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday that Father Michael Pfleger will be under investigation for a new allegation of sexual abuse of a minor said to have taken place more than 30 years ago, according to a statement. "Father Pfleger has been asked to step aside from ministry and live away from the parish while the allegation is investigated. He has agreed to cooperate fully with this request," Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich said Saturday. The allegation was reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and law enforcement officials.
Chris Colfer isn’t going out of his way to catch former Glee castmate Lea Michele’s appearance in Broadway’s .
Chris Colfer has zero plans to see his co-star, Lea Michele, star in her Broadway show, . And if anyone plans on inviting him need not bother. His days are packed.The 32-year-old actor, known for his portrayal of Kurt Hummel on the Fox hit show, threw a bit of shade during his Tuesday appearance on SiriusXM's .
A new Discovery+ docuseries is gearing up to show us what we really missed on Glee.
The dirt on “Glee” is about to be dug up.
you wanna shell out two hundred bucks just to see an old co-worker? Chris Colfer has better things to do. The Golden Globe-winning actor, author, and Queen Elizabeth II enthusiast spoke candidly about his must-see Broadway shows during his current trip to New York City, and , starring his Glee frenemy , didn't make the list.In a chat with Michelle Collins , Colfer, who played Kurt Hummel on the hit series, politely tried to get out of the question of whether or not he'd be supporting Michele as Fanny Brice, which some of her other co-stars have done.
EJ Panaligan editor An upcoming three-part docuseries from Discovery+ and ID will seek to explore the behind-the-scenes controversies of Fox’s “Glee” series. With access to key cast and crew members, the documentary from Ample Entertainment will have its subjects share first-hand stories of their time on the show, which aired between 2009 and 2015. Topics discussed will unveil the highs and lows of show’s production, and will also include testimonials of close family and friends of the cast and production crew. The series is currently untitled, but aims to discuss the complicated and difficult subjects that the actors experience behind-the-scenes. Such as the loss of actor Cory Monteith, who played Finn, who succumbed to an accidental heroin overdose.
Chris Colfer‘s quote about his Glee co-star Lea Michele is going viral.
Chris Colfer is letting his opinion be known when it comes to Lea Michele and her controversial casting in Funny Girl!
Darren Criss watched his friend and former "Glee" co-star sing "Don't Rain on My Parade," this time not as Rachel Berry, but as Fanny Brice. In the hit Fox show, Michele played Berry, who was an aspiring Broadway performer. On various occasions throughout the duration the show, Michele belts out one of musical's signature songs, "Don't Rain on My Parade." In a truly full circle moment, a fictional story became reality when Michele took over as Fanny Brice, a role famously held by Barbra Streisand and later Beanie Feldstein and her "Glee" co-star was quick to show support. Darren Criss showed support for his former "Glee" co-star by attending the Broadway production of "Funny Girl" where she recently took over the role of Fanny Brice. (Bruce Glikas/WireImage) Michele posted a picture to her Instagram of Criss, along with his wife Mia in attendance at the show. "The amount of times this guy has heard me sing Don't Rain on My Parade," Michele captioned the post.
It’s a mini “Glee” reunion.