Mess joins 'Glee' cast

"Friday Evening Lights" alum LaMarcus Mess is moving to "Glee." Mess, who starts focusing on the show today, may have a recurring role playing the smoothness Marcus, an appreciation interest for Amber Riley's Mercedes. On "Friday Evening Lights," Mess performed a linebacker about the East Dillon Lions. He's also made an appearance on "Cougar Town" last season. There's been speculation that numerous cast people might be departing following the approaching season, but nothing is becoming formally introduced. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com