Four familiar faces will be out on Glee Season 5, while a quintet of recurring characters will be upgraded to series regular status.

Now, Fox sources confirm that three new recurring players will come on board this fall to take their places.

According to TV Line's Michael Ausiello, the additions will include:

• Ruby, a new African-American McKinley High School student Ruby.
• Julie, a cute and quirky 20-something.
• Ryan, also in his 20s, who sings and plays guitar.

More casting notes may soon go out, but for now, visit our Glee forum and sound off: Who should take on these roles?

Glee Season 5, meanwhile, kicks off on Thursday, September 18.

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