Chris Colfer Talks Possible Glee Reboot Return
The Glee star says he is having conversations about returning as Kurt Hummel in the Disney+ and Hulu revival.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Celebrities
Chris Colfer confirmed on The Daily Beast's Obsessed: The Podcast that he is having conversations about returning as Kurt Hummel in the Glee reboot, which is in development at Disney+ and Hulu. He stopped short of confirming a return, saying only that he had a nice conversation with someone about the project.
Why it matters
Glee fans have long wondered whether the reboot would bring back Kurt, given the close bond between his character and Rachel Berry, who is set to return. Colfer said he will have more conversations soon and wants to see Kurt in a place of power if the character comes back.
Colfer starred as Kurt across all six seasons of Glee, which aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015 and earned him a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a television series. Whether he will return to the reboot, and in what capacity, has not been confirmed.
The players
Chris Colfer
An actor and writer best known for playing Kurt Hummel on Glee, for which he won a Golden Globe and received two Emmy nominations.
Lea Michele
An actress and singer best known for playing Rachel Berry on Glee, who is set to return in the reboot.
Disney+ and Hulu
The streaming platforms developing the Glee reboot, owned by Disney.
The details
Colfer made the remarks during an interview on The Daily Beast's Obsessed: The Podcast, where he confirmed conversations but did not confirm a return. The reboot is in development at Disney+ and Hulu, with Lea Michele set to reprise her role as Rachel Berry.
Timeline
2009 to 2015: Glee ran on Fox, with Colfer starring as Kurt Hummel.
Late October 2026: News of the Glee reboot revival broke.
Industry Dynamics
The Glee reboot follows the original Fox run that ended in 2015, reflecting the broader streaming-era trend of reviving network hits on Disney+ and Hulu. Returning characters such as Kurt and Rachel place the revival within the nostalgia cycle that has driven many recent television reboots.
The reboot is in development at Disney+ and Hulu, so viewers will need subscriptions to either service to watch it when it arrives. No premiere date or episode count has been announced.
The takeaway
Revivals often depend on returning cast members, so confirmed returns are the key signal to watch as the Glee reboot develops. Fans should wait for official announcements from Disney+ or Hulu before drawing conclusions about who will appear.
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