Elon student to play major role on ‘Glee’

Many television news sites are reporting that recent Elon student Grant Gustin has signed on to play a new character on the hit FOX series “Glee.” TVLine reported on the evening of Sept. 27 that Gustin will play Sebastian, a singer from the fictional Dalton Academy that sets his romantic sights on Blaine, played by Darren Criss. The site says that Sebastian will be a “major villain” for the season.

Gustin previously starred in “Waldo and the Absolutely Amazing Afternoon,” a student film by alumni Max Cantor and Eddie Schmit. He also performed roles in various Elon University music theatre department shows and did voice-over work for children’s animated shows.

“Glee” premiered its third full season Tuesday, Sept. 20.