Gleeks rejoice! FOX has ordered a second season of its hit musical comedy, Glee, network entertainment president Kevin Reilly announced on Monday.
“We loved ‘Glee’ ever since it was a pilot script, so it’s been an incredible thrill to watch the show take root and see audiences embrace these characters in such a huge way this season,” Reilly, said in a statement. “The show is a true and rare gem in television.”
Glee focuses on a group of high school misfits who are marching to the beats of the drums by trying to revive the school’s glee club. The show is up for four awards at this weekend’s Golden Globes including Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Matthew Morrison, and Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Lea Michele.
In addition to the renewal news, Glee executive producers are holding a nationwide casting call to fill three new roles that will be added to the series in its second season. The casting search will air as a multi-part special leading up to the premiere of season two.
“’Glee’ has always been about finding new fresh exciting voices. Our second season search for young talent will be in the vein of our first season. We launched a nationwide search for talent for our first season with great unexpected results, and Season Two expands that search in an even bigger way,” said executive producer and creator Ryan Murphy.
Auditions will be open to “amateur individuals,” between the ages of 16 and 26. For more details, log on to www.fox.com/glee.
All-new episodes of Glee return April 13 @ 9 PM on FOX.