Glee's Untold Story: How Jonathan Groff Almost Played Finn

Lea Michele reveals a surprising untold story about the casting of Glee. The actress, known for her role as Rachel Berry, shared a fascinating anecdote during a recent podcast interview. She recounted how her Broadway co-star, Jonathan Groff, was almost cast as Finn Hudson, the iconic role eventually played by Cory Monteith. "Jonathan was like, 'I have to leave Spring Awakening to go film this pilot in California with Ryan Murphy,'" Michele recalled. "And I was devastated." The unexpected twist? The two weeks Groff was gone filming the pilot coincided with Broadway's shutdown. Michele's quick thinking led her to fly to Los Angeles, where she spent time with Ryan Murphy. Months later, during a chance encounter, Groff revealed that Murphy was writing Glee for them both. Groff had initially been offered the role of Finn but declined. This behind-the-scenes story offers a unique perspective on the making of Glee, highlighting the unexpected turns of fate and the strong bond between Michele and Groff.