In the finish of final week, Fox announced modifications within the Glee cast: one departure, two different add ons.

Departing is Chord Overstreet, who plays Sam Evans. Overstreet won’t be returning as a cast regular in season 3. This really is large information, and followers are speculating what the reason for his departure might be. Is Overstreet moving to another show? No show could be larger, but perhaps he has a bigger component in a brand new or present series?

Joining Glee as normal cast members are actors Darren Criss, who has played Blaine in previous episodes, and Harry Shum Jr., that has played Mike. Congratulations to each! Criss created his mark crooning “Teenage Dream,” the biggest-selling Glee single on iTunes. And Shum has danced his way into fans’ hearts on stage and Television before initial showing on Glee. He’s even a dancer in the iPod commercials!

In fact, if you look closely in the resume of all three of those good performers, you can see that every, even though young, has significant experience. Every has training in his craft. Each has labored often…and worked hard. They know the audition procedure nicely and auditions for Glee aren’t much different. Each has skilled remarkable success inside a fairly brief time. But every also has already experienced the harsh realities and rejection so prevalent within the industry.

Refusal however, every actor-Overstreet and Criss and Shum-clearly has not only the talent but additionally the commitment necessary to survive and also to thrive within the aggressive globe of display company. We look forward to season 3 of Glee and to more great work from Overstreet, wherever he lands subsequent. Remain tuned!