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Lea Michele Talks Glee Reboot and AFI Fest

Updated 2026-10-21 18:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Lea Michele is in talks to reprise her role as Rachel Berry in the upcoming Disney+/Hulu reboot of Glee. Additionally, the American Film Institute's 40th anniversary AFI Fest opens tonight with a North American premiere and closes with Apple’s Being Heumann.

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Deadline

AFI Fest Opens Tonight: President & CEO Bob Gazzale On Why It Matters In The Oscar-Season Deluge Of Film Festivals – The Deadline Interview

It is a landmark year for the American Film Institute’s annual AFI Fest which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary. Opening tonight with the North American premiere of Laika’s epic animated feature, Wildwood. and closing Sunday night with Apple’s Being Heumann from Coda Oscar

2026-10-21 18:36 UTC

Deadline

Lea Michele In Talks To Reprise Rachel Berry Role In ‘Glee’ Reboot

Lea Michele, who shot to global stardom as Rachel Berry in Glee, is in talks to reprise the role in the upcoming Disney+/Hulu reboot, sources confirmed to Deadline. Word comes a day after the reboot series order was revealed. Co-creator Ryan Murphy said last month that he had been in touch with “aro

2026-10-21 18:41 UTC