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Idina Menzel in Official Talks to Join GLEE; Could Appear for Rest of Season

By: Dec. 09, 2009
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The Hollywood Reporter is now stating that Idina Menzel is in official negotiations for a recurring role on Fox's hit TV series - GLEE!

Menzel may appear in all of the nine remaining episodes of the season to play the coach of rival Glee Club - Vocal Adrenaline. 

RENT alum and Private Practice star Taye Diggs recently sat down with People Magazine to talk all things Sam, Addison & Naomi and whether or not he or his famous wife, Broadway vet Idina Menzel, have plans to grace the set of GLEE.

Diggs told People that "I know that she would love [to guest star on Glee]" in response to questions about fans' desire to see Menzel play Lea Michele's mother on the show.

People also reports that "Adding that Michele - who originated the role of Wendla in the Broadway play Spring Awakening - and Menzel are "fans of each other," Diggs acknowledged the pair's uncanny resemblance, saying "We knew that existed far, far before the TV world did.""

GLEE, the genre-defying new musical comedy series, follows an optimistic teacher who - against all odds and a malicious cheerleading coach - attempts to save McKinley High's Glee Club from obscurity while helping a group of aspiring underdogs realize their true star potential. Starring Dianna AgronChris ColferJessalyn GilsigJane LynchJayma MaysKevin McHaleLea MicheleCory MonteithMatthew Morrison,Amber RileyMark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz, GLEE is produced by Ryan MurphyTelevision in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan are co-creators of the series. Murphy, Falchuk and Dante di Loretoserve as executive producers, while Ian Brennan serves as co-executive producer.

The series airs on FOX at 9pm on Wednesdays.


 

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