Last year, 'Glee' creator and head writer Ryan Murphy brought new characters to the forefront, but not all of them will remain stars at McKinley High.
Chord Overstreet (Sam on 'Glee'), who joined the show for season 2, is not returning to the series as a regular this fall, according toDeadline.com.
At the same time, breakout guest star Darren Criss (who plays Kurt's boyfriend, and Warblers' frontman, Blaine) has earned a promotion, and will be upgraded in the show's credits for season 3, joining the regular cast. Harry Shum, Jr., who plays the dancing love interest of Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), will also become a regular.
Overstreet, 22, tweeted on Friday, "Well its been a good yr too bad its over, time for summer and starting fresh."
The Nashville native hasn't been kicked off the show entirely: his contract will reportedly allow for guest appearances in future episodes.
The 'Glee' tour is wrapping up after weeks of live shows around the country. Fans who missed the concert can see the New Directions kids, including Overstreet, in a movie about the tour when 'Glee Live! 3D!' opens on the big screen Aug. 12.
Murphy recently confirmed that most, if not all, the student characters on 'Glee' will soon move on with their lives, with many original cast members "graduating" in May 2012. He told TVLine, "Do we really want to have an eight-year [high school] senior? The only way somebody could stay on the show is if they flunk, and that is always a possibility. I think Brittany is pulling straight Fs."
Chord Overstreet (Sam on 'Glee'), who joined the show for season 2, is not returning to the series as a regular this fall, according toDeadline.com.
At the same time, breakout guest star Darren Criss (who plays Kurt's boyfriend, and Warblers' frontman, Blaine) has earned a promotion, and will be upgraded in the show's credits for season 3, joining the regular cast. Harry Shum, Jr., who plays the dancing love interest of Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), will also become a regular.
Overstreet, 22, tweeted on Friday, "Well its been a good yr too bad its over, time for summer and starting fresh."
The 'Glee' tour is wrapping up after weeks of live shows around the country. Fans who missed the concert can see the New Directions kids, including Overstreet, in a movie about the tour when 'Glee Live! 3D!' opens on the big screen Aug. 12.
Murphy recently confirmed that most, if not all, the student characters on 'Glee' will soon move on with their lives, with many original cast members "graduating" in May 2012. He told TVLine, "Do we really want to have an eight-year [high school] senior? The only way somebody could stay on the show is if they flunk, and that is always a possibility. I think Brittany is pulling straight Fs."
