Chris Colfer discusses possible return for planned Glee reboot
The actor has not confirmed whether he will reprise Kurt, but said he expects further conversations about the project.
Chris Colfer has discussed a possible return as Kurt in the planned Glee reboot, which is in development at Disney+ and Hulu. Speaking on The Daily Beast’s Obsessed podcast, the actor said an initial conversation had been positive and that he expected more discussions, without confirming his participation.
Colfer said the concept described to him sounded funny and worthwhile. He also expressed curiosity about how a new version would match what he regarded as the original series’ groundbreaking approach.
Asked about Kurt’s future if he does not return, Colfer suggested the character could oversee a fashion blog or magazine, in the mold of Miranda Priestly. Another possibility he imagined was Kurt working as Chappell Roan’s stylist on tour. Colfer portrayed Kurt across the original show’s six seasons, receiving a Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations for the performance.
Colfer also addressed the emotional difficulty of returning following the deaths of castmates Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera, who portrayed Finn and Santana. He said resuming work after Monteith’s death had been hard and that Rivera’s absence would make another return difficult. He weighed that grief against the opportunity to reunite with other cast members he loves.
