This Glee star almost left Ryan Murphy’s hit musical series during season 5
The fifth season of Glee almost featured a very different cast lineup. In 2009, TV enthusiasts were introduced to the popular teen musical dramedy, created by Nip/Tuck creator Ryan Murphy.
Taking place at the fictitious William McKinley High School, the series focused on the school’s glee club, New Directions, as they navigated issues such as sexuality, race, gender identity, mental health, pregnancy and school violence.
The show also propelled the careers of Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Corey Monteith, Naya Rivera, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Diana Agron and Matthew Morrison.
While Glee made a massive impact on pop culture – with many fans still calling for a reboot – the show’s last few seasons almost didn’t feature one of its central characters.
