Blake Jenner has plenty of reason to be gleeful…
The 20-year-old half-Cuban American actor and The Glee Project winner may not have to look for a new gig for awhile.
Fox has picked up its hit musical dramedy Glee, which features Jenner as Ryder Lynn, for two more seasons.
The negotiations for the series’ two-year renewal, for seasons five and six, took longer than normal because the network begins footing the bill after season four.
“Glee debuted as the first and only successful musical comedy series on television, and more than four years later, it continues to defy genres, break new ground and have a significant impact on popular culture,” said Fox chairman Kevin Reilly.
Glee, which was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, has an off-network syndication deal with Oxygen, which makes a longer run attractive.
Despite a drop in its ratings, Glee still manages to perform respectably, especially when DVR viewing is factored in.
The dramedy is averaging 8.7 million total viewers this season. Glee, which marked its 500th performance recently, has spawned more than 53 million tracks digitally downloaded and more than 13 million albums sold worldwide.
No word yet on whether Jenner’s character will continue to appear on the show in upcoming seasons. Other Latino stars of the should who could be back for seasons five and six include Lea Michele, Naya Rivera and Sam Larsen.
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