Playbill: Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith Will Not Leave "Glee"; Chord Overstreet Declines Role

Producer Brad Falchuk at Comic Con:

"It was never our intention or plan to let these people go... They are not done with the show after this season.”
Falchuk also explained that a "Glee" spin-off depicting the three graduates in New York, trying to start careers on Broadway, was discussed but is unlikely.

Although the trio of stars will not be leaving the hit series, Chord Overstreet, who plays Sam Evans and was not picked up as a series regular, has declined his guest role. The actor was offered a deal to return for ten episodes with a possibility to become a regular at midseason, but turned down the offer."

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