Fox has announced it will pick up a second season of the hit show Glee in an early renewal certain to please fans of the Golden Globe-nominated comedy. Fox will also begin a nationwide casting search to fill three new roles in the second season of Glee. Not only will Glee be returning for a second season, but lucky Glee fans can actually audition for a part on the show!

Glee cast

Auditions for the Glee second season will be open nationwide to amateurs and pros from 16 to 26. Auditions can be submitted only through www.fox.com/glee. We can’t wait to see some of these audition videos! The audition process will be featured in a multi-part special scheduled to air before the premiere of the second season.

“We’ve loved Glee ever since it was a pilot script, so it’s been an incredible thrill to watch the show take root and see audiences embrace these characters in such a huge way this season,” Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly said in a statement. “The show is a true and rare gem in television. We couldn’t be more proud of what Ryan Murphy and the Glee team have created so far and can’t wait to see what they come up with for Season Two.”

Glee was nominated for four Golden Globe nominations this year, including best television series, musical or comedy. Glee also earned a People’s Choice Award and was named one of the top 10 TV shows of the year by the American Film Institute.

New episodes of Glee begin airing on April 13 on Tuesdays. So don’t forget to tune in – and send in those audition videos!

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