We never stopped believin'... now it's official: Glee, the Emmy-winning US high school musical comedy drama, is set to return.

Ryan Murphy's series, which chronicled the highs and lows of choir members from Ohio, premiered on Fox in 2009 and ran for six seasons until 2015.

The original cast included Lea Michele, Amber Riley, the late Cory Monteith, Jane Lynch and Matthew Morrison as Will Schuester, the optimistic teacher leading the fictional McKinley High's glee club.

The reboot was announced , external by Disney and Hulu via the show's social media team on Wednesday.

The show was a huge hit first time around, known for its big laughs and big heart, tackling topics such as sexuality, race, disability and mental health.

In the series, glee club New Directions helped misfit students find their voices through song and dance.

Lynch served as the club's main antagonist, the villainous cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester.

The choir's covers of Don't Stop Believin', River Deep, Mountain High and Smooth…