Official trailer released for upcoming Glee documentary
The new documentary will be released in 2023
Last updated 9th Dec 2022
The hit musical series Glee came to our screens back in 2009, running for six seasons before ending in 2015. Skyrocketing its leading cast into the world of stardom, Discovery+ will now be releasing a documentary on the hit series, seemingly unveiling the scandals that went on behind the camera.
Launching the careers of stars such as Lea Michele, Kevin McHale and the late Cory Monteith, Glee was loved by fans all over the world. Now, the official trailer for the upcoming documentary, titled The Price of Glee, has been released - giving us a taste of what to expect.
WATCH: The Price of Glee - official trailer for the upcoming Glee documentary
Throughout Glee's years on the screen, fans came to know and love popular characters such as Rachel Berry, Finn Hudson and Kurt Hummel, with the show offering up iconic musical numbers, and hilarious humour that 'pushed up against the social norms'.
The documentary is set to delve into the behind-the-scenes scandals that unfolded both during the time the show was on air, and after.
From rumoured feuds between the cast, to the surprising speed at which the cast shot to stardom and the pressures that came with it, the three-part series is also set to discuss the tragic passings of three of its main cast members.
As fans of Glee will know, Cory Monteith, who played Finn Hudson, tragically passed away on 13th July 2013. The sad news was later announced years later that Naya Rivera, who played the sassy Santana Lopez, had also passed away, after tragically drowning in July 2020.
When will it be released?
The three-part docu-series is set to be available to stream on Discovery+ in the UK from 16th January 2023.
All seasons of Glee are currently available to stream in Disney+.
What's been said about the documentary?
Speaking about the upcoming Glee docu-series, Warner Bros. Discovery's President of Crime and Investigative Content, Linear and Streaming Jason Sarlanis said: "Glee was a once-in-a-generation cultural phenomenon that bravely pushed up against social norms and generated groundbreaking discussions around sexuality, race, disability and family
"Each music-filled week brought joy to so many people, but sadly, even one of the happiest shows on television couldn't escape the dark underbelly of Hollywood and the frenzy of burgeoning social media.
"While celebrating the show's indelible mark on pop culture and its unprecedented success, The Price of Glee takes a hard look at the intense pressure that results from being catapulted into superstardom and sheds new light on the terrible tragedies that befell the cast and crew of Glee."
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