Gay former American Idol singer Adam Lambert will be joining the cast of Glee, it was revealed yesterday.
The news was revealed by Ryan Murphy, the series co-creator, yesterday on Twitter.
He said: “I am thrilled to announce that the super talented Adam Lambert is joining the cast of Glee this fall.”
The 31-year-old pop singer finished as runner-up on American Idol in 2009, and has since sung live with Queen and released two solo albums.
His second record went straight to the top of US charts last year, and reached the number 16 spot in the UK charts.
It is unclear what part Adam Lambert will play on Glee and whether or not he will become a series regular.
Writing on Twitter, cast member Lea Michele said: “Omg so excited that @adamlambert is going to be on #Glee this season! I hope he’s with me in NYC! #GleeSeason5.”
The fourth series of Glee was shown on Sky1 in the UK with the fifth season starting in September in the US.
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"Glee" will have some "Idol" star power when it returns for a fifth season this fall.
"American Idol" alum Adam Lambert has joined the cast of the Fox series.
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Adam Lambert . "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy broke the news on Twitter: "I am thrilled to announce that the super talented Adam Lambert is joining the cast of Glee this fall."
It's unclear what role Lambert will play, though his arrival comes as "Glee" says goodbye to castmembers Heather Morris, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Harry Shum, Jr.
"Glee" actress Jayma Mays, meanwhile, has signed on for a lead role opposite Will Arnett on CBS' "The Millers."
Post by chasingeden on Jul 12, 2013 18:26:22 GMT -5
Adam's time on Glee will depend on how well he can connect with Glee's viewing audience via a TV screen. He is an incredible vocalist and has had plenty of stage experiences; however, Glee is not live theater nor a singing competition. He needs to connect with the viewers through 'credible' screen acting. Although Glee is considered a comedy, it has its dramas.
Since he is not yet a proven screen actor, I do not believe he will get a complicated storyline. This will limit his screen time. Not a bad thing. It will let him grow and mature as an actor. Depending on how well he will be received by the Glee TV viewing audience (not just by his current music fans) and how well his storyline is written,, his part on the show might be expanded or not.
I do not think he is joining the cast as a regular. Recurring, yes. How long?... depends on the above.