Glee Cast Weighs In On Mckinley High Newcomer Vanessa Lengies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- McKinley High is getting its own mean girl thanks to actress Vanessa Lengies, who is playing a new student named Sugar in Season 3, and the shows veteran cast members told Access Hollywood shes already made quite an impression. Vanessa is amazing. Shes so funny, Jane Lynch, who plays Sue Sylvester, told Access on Monday night at the live Glee Sing-Along at Santa Monica High School. Jane admitted she hasnt actually met Vanessa, but she caught a few scenes the actress filmed, from the sidelines. I peeked in and watched her, Jane said. Shes amazing. Chris Colfer, who plays Kurt Hummel, also had praise for the actress, who previously starred on NBCs American Dreams. Vanessa was [in] today and she was hysterical, he said. Shes really, really good. As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Vanessa and former Friday Night Lights star LaMarcus Tinker are set to appear on the shows Season 3. LaMarcus is expected to play a character named Marcus, a new love interest for Amber Rileys Mercedes. Season 3 of Glee premieres Wednesday, September 21 at 8/7 C on FOX. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.