<P> Blaine is portrayed by actor Darren Criss, who had auditioned for Glee several times for several roles before the character Blaine was created . He originally auditioned to play Finn Hudson . Criss made several audition videos for Glee, of which he posted only one to the social networking website MySpace where he sang a cover of Bill Withers' song "Lean on Me". Although the series writers have seen them, he considers them supplemental to his main audition, which was for series creator Ryan Murphy . Murphy had not seen any of Criss's previous auditions, but knew he was the right actor for Blaine as soon as he saw this one . The actor cut his long hair before auditioning, to suit the "serious and preppy" role . </P> <P> Prior to the production of season two, rumors circulated that upcoming episodes would feature a love interest for Kurt . Initial fan and media speculation suggested that Sam Evans (Chord Overstreet) was created to fill this role; however, according to Overstreet, Sam's storyline quickly paired him with Quinn Fabray (Dianna Agron) as a result of the chemistry the producers detected between him and Agron . In September 2010, it was confirmed that Criss would join the show in a "much - talked - about new gay role". Media speculation suggested that Blaine would be Kurt's new love interest . His original character description was: "a cute and charismatic gay student from a rival Glee club named the Dalton Academy Warblers--will maintain a strictly platonic friendship with McKinley High's most out and proud pupil . But could that change as the season progresses? Yes, it could ." Murphy stated that Blaine's arc would be a significant one . He explained, "He sort of becomes Kurt's mentor and then maybe love (...) Kurt really admires him and respects him ." </P> <P> Following his first few appearances, it was reported that Criss had been confirmed as a series regular for the remainder of season two and for season three of Glee . This was based on comments by Murphy, who said: "Darren has become such a sensation in one week, which I love . I think there's a hunger for him and a positive relationship role model . He'll definitely continue through the year and longer ." However, the actor later denied that his role had been upgraded and said: "It's never really been officially confirmed to me . I think the option is there and that they want to keep Blaine around ." Murphy revealed that Blaine may join New Directions during the third season . Criss hoped that this would not come to pass, as he enjoys being at Dalton Academy, but conceded: "it's not my call . I'm happy to serve whatever story they want ." For the third season of Glee, Criss was promoted to a series regular, and Blaine did join New Directions when he transferred to McKinley High to be with Kurt . </P> <P> Criss on Blaine </P>

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