Harry Shum Jr. Addresses Whether He’ll Be in the ‘Glee’-boot: ‘I’m Currently Really, Really Busy’
The franchise announced Oct. 21 that a spinoff penned by Ryan Murphy is officially in the works.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Harry Shum Jr. addressed the possibility of returning to the Glee reboot. The actor, known for his role as Mike Chang on the popular musical show, currently finds himself "really, really busy" with his duties as a contestant on Dancing With the Stars. Shum expressed his desire to continue working, citing his love for Glee.
When asked about his involvement in the HBO spinoff of Crazy Rich Asians, Shum reiterated his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "Same thing with Glee." The reboot of Glee, originally aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015, is set to make its debut on Disney+ and Hulu. While the show is still in the early stages of development, Lea Michele is confirmed to reprise her role as Rachel Berry.
Kevin McHale, who plays Artie Abrams, seems open to returning as well, having recently shared a post about Drake surpassing the Glee cast's record for most Billboard Hot 100 hits. Currently, Glee holds the fourth spot for the most entries on the chart, with Drake, Taylor Swift, and Future leading the way.
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